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Wilson Elser

Senior General Liability Attorney

LocationHouston, Texas
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentOf Counsel
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 5, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have5
JD from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice in Texas
8+ years of defense litigation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Nice to have4
Experience with defending Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, Transportation, and other civil litigation matters
Client-facing experience
Legal project management experience
First chair trial experience
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
401(k)
Generous PTO
Hybrid flexibility
About the company
At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
About the role
Wilson Elser’s Houston office is currently seeking a Senior General Liability Attorney with experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 8+ years of litigation experience, to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities. Working directly with in-house counsel, the attorney in this role will have the exciting opportunity to interact directly with sophisticated clients that we represent, as well as with teams of our own talented, experienced professionals.
This is a hybrid position, offering great flexibility.
Our Firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply the Senior General Liability Attorney position in our Houston, TX office.
Responsibilities
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Independently manage a complex defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including trial, mediation, or negotiated settlement
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Develop and implement case strategy, including early case assessment, motion practice, discovery planning, and trial preparation
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Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts
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Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery, and work closely with expert witnesses throughout the litigation process
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Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings
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Provide strategic legal advice and regular case status updates to clients, including in-house counsel and insurance representatives
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Collaborate with partners and colleagues across offices on complex litigation matters and multi-jurisdictional cases
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Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff as appropriate
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Participate in trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and trial strategy development
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Maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal work and responsive client service
Qualifications
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JD from an accredited law school
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Admitted to practice in Texas
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8+ years of defense litigation
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Experience with defending Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, Transportation, and other civil litigation matters preferred.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Client-facing experience preferred
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Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
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Legal project management experience is helpful
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First chair trial experience a plus
Why Join Wilson Elser?
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Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
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Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
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Advancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
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Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance
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Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
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Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at [email protected].
Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm’s policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here.
California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here.
Wilson Elser participates in the federal E-Verify program. With respect to all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Please review the official posters for detailed information regarding your rights and protections
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Download the E-Verify Participation Poster (English & Spanish)
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Download the Right to Work Poster (English & Spanish)
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