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Life Sciences AssociateWilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP • San Francisco, CA, United States
Life Sciences Associate

Life Sciences Associate

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.

Wilson Elser'sSan Francisco office is currently seeking a Life Sciences Associate to join a team of talented professionals in a collaborative, collegial environment.Our firm is committed to developing professionals who value each other and the service we provide through 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 be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement, or remote work opportunities.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys to grow their careers across a broad spectrum of the life sciences and healthcare practices, including medical malpractice, senior living and long-term care litigation, medical device product liability, and broader health care litigation matters.

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Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice in the state of California
  • 2-8 years of defense litigation
  • Experience with medical malpractice, senior living and long-term care litigation, or other types of health care cases required.
  • Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
  • Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
  • Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus
  • Trial experience a plus
  • Superior analytical skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
  • Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
  • Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
  • Communicate with clients and provide status reports

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Salary Range:
$155,000—$210,000 USD

Why Should You Apply?

  • Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
  • Benefits:Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
  • Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other 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 talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.
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.
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