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Job Description Our client is a California insurance defense firm with four offices and a high-volume catastrophic personal injury practice. We are hiring Litigation Attorneys at both the senior (5+ years) and junior (1–3 years post-bar) levels across our San Diego, Irvine, and Riverside offices. What we're looking for: We need an insurance defense litigator (ideally with a strong catastrophic personal injury background) who can run a file independently from pleadings through trial. You should be comfortable managing a caseload of 30–40 active matters, handling court appearances, depositions, and site inspections, and have a genuine appetite for first- and second-chair trial opportunities. Bonus points if you have experience with expert depositions and a track record of taking cases all the way through verdict. What you'll do: Manage full lifecycle litigation — from pleadings and Case Management Orders through discovery, law & motion, depositions, trial prep, and trial Propound and respond to written discovery; draft and argue law and motion matters Take and defend depositions, including expert witness depositions Conduct site inspections and travel within California (LA and surrounding counties; occasional central/northern CA) for court appearances and depositions Serve as first- or second-chair at trial — real courtroom opportunities, not paper litigation Collaborate with a 2:1 attorney-to-assistant team in a casual, collegial office environment Interface directly with insurance carriers, experts, and clients with meaningful autonomy Requirements: Active California State Bar membership in good standing Senior track: 5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience Junior track: 1–3 years post-bar with insurance defense exposure Demonstrated experience drafting CMOs, handling court appearances, and managing written discovery Track record taking and defending depositions, including expert depositions Ability and willingness to commute to assigned CA office (San Diego, Irvine, or Riverside) and travel within CA Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills Hard exclusions — please do not apply if: You are currently at a plaintiff-side firm (e.g., Sweet James, Morgan & Morgan, or similar billboard firms) You have a construction defect-only background with no interest in broader insurance defense work You intend to submit a blinded or confidential resume

Job DescriptionProduct Life Cycle Associate Attorney Locations: Denver, Colorado; Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; Palo Alto, California; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington Direct Counsel is seeking a Product Life Cycle Associate to join the nationally recognized Product Life Cycle Practice Group of a premier global law firm. This is an exciting opportunity for a litigation associate with sophisticated products liability experience to work with leading companies across cutting-edge industries on high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters throughout the product life cycle. The practice represents industry leaders in sectors including artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, food and beverage, IoT, cosmetics, retail, and technology. Responsibilities • Handle sophisticated products liability and complex commercial litigation matters, • Draft and argue:, • Briefs, • Motions, • Correspondence, • Discovery responses, • Conduct:, • Depositions, • Expert interviews, • Oral arguments, • Case investigations and factual analysis, • Manage document collection, review, and production processes, • Analyze technical, causation, and failure-related issues in complex litigation matters, • Support multidistrict litigation (MDL) and coordinated state court proceedings, • Work closely with clients, experts, and multidisciplinary legal teams, • Assist in developing litigation strategy for national and international mattersQualifications, • J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials, • 3–5 years of products liability litigation experience, • Experience with:, • Drafting briefs and discovery responses, • Taking and defending depositions, • Oral advocacy, • Expert witness coordination, • Document management in complex litigation, • Experience with multidistrict litigation and/or coordinated proceedings preferred, • Strong analytical, drafting, organizational, and communication skills, • Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment, • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with strong client service skills, • Active bar membership in California, Colorado, Washington, or New YorkCompensation & Benefits, • Salary range: $260,000 – $365,000, depending on experience and qualifications, • Competitive discretionary bonus opportunities, • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, • Industry-leading parental leave and family support benefits, • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans, • Wellness and mental health resources, including employee assistance and wellness programs, • Flexible time away and reduced schedule arrangements, • Paid bar registration and professional association fees, • Robust mentorship, sponsorship, and career development programs, • Significant pro bono opportunities and charitable matching initiatives This is an outstanding opportunity for a litigation associate seeking sophisticated products liability work, hands-on litigation experience, and long-term growth within a collaborative and highly respected global practice.

Job Description 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 #36 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 employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally. 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 to our Paralegal position in our San Diego Office. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with four days in the office and the option of one remote workday each week. The Position Join a highly-respected, national law firm as a Litigation Paralegal supporting complex matters alongside a collaborative San Diego–based team. This role is ideal for an experienced paralegal seeking substantive work, long-term stability, and professional growth. Key Responsibilities: • Collaborate closely with attorneys and litigation teams, • Obtain medical records via authorizations and subpoenas; follow up with providers, • Organize discovery, case databases, and records charts, • Issue Open Public Records Requests and conduct background research, • Review, analyze, and summarize medical records and treatment chronologies, • Support depositions and discovery (transcript summaries, document tracking, follow-ups), • Manage document productions from opposing parties and co-defendants, • Prepare materials for expert witness review, • Maintain well-organized, accessible case files, • Prepare cases for and assist with trials Qualifications • Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies required, • 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience (insurance defense preferred), • Law firm billing experience and understanding of billing practices, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple cases, • Experience drafting subpoenas and tracking incoming records, • Comfortable with legal research tools and case management software, • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Professional Growth This role offers meaningful professional growth through expanded responsibility, skill development, and performance-based compensation progression. Why You'll Love Working Here • Paralegals are respected, trusted contributors, • You'll engage in substantive litigation work that impacts case outcomes, • We have a supportive, collaborative, team culture, • Firm-sponsored wellness program with optional monthly webinars, • Stability and resources of a national law firm Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally. 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:$75,000—$85,000 USD Why Should You Apply? • 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 benefitsWilson 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. 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.#ZR

Job Description Role Description We are seeking a Litigation Associate with 4+ years of litigation experience to join our California Litigation Practice Group. This role is ideal for a litigator with a strong background in medical malpractice defense and experience handling complex litigation matters in both state and federal court. This is a hybrid position with the flexibility to work from any of our Southern California offices, including Los Angeles, San Diego, or Irvine. What You'll Do • Manage all phases of complex medical malpractice and healthcare litigation matters in both state and federal court, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation., • Defend healthcare providers, hospitals, physicians, and long-term care facilities in medical malpractice, elder abuse, and catastrophic injury matters., • Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions and manage written discovery., • Draft and argue substantive motions, including Motions for Summary Judgment and Summary Adjudication., • Participate in client meetings, hearings, mediations, and litigation-related proceedings throughout California., • Collaborate closely with partners, clients, experts, and insurance carriers on high-exposure healthcare litigation matters. What We're Looking For • 4+ years of litigation experience with a background in medical malpractice, long-term care, elder abuse, and/or catastrophic injury defense, • Active California bar admission required; federal court admissions in the Central and Southern Districts of California preferred, • Experience taking and defending depositions, experience taking expert depositions preferred, • Experience with trial preparation and/or second-chair trial responsibilities, preferred, • Exceptional writing, analytical, and verbal communications skills What Sets This Role Apart • Opportunity to build a specialized practice in medical malpractice, long-term care facility, and elder abuse defense, • Early ownership of cases and substantive litigation responsibilities with meaningful client exposure, • Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and accessible leadership, • Consistent exposure to complex, high-stakes healthcare litigation matters, • Clear path for long-term professional growth and advancement Featured benefits • Medical insurance, • Vision insurance, • Dental insurance, • 401(k) and Company Match, • Paid parental leave Interview Process Timeline Application Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume and cover letter. First Interview Our Director of Recruiting will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30–45-minute interview with the hiring manager(s). Second Interview Here you'll meet some of the team who will evaluate your skillset and assess if you are a good culture fit for the firm. You will have the opportunity to tour our office and meet with the entire team in person. Offer Congratulations! If the hiring team thinks you're a good match, we will extend an offer to join the firm. About Life at Tressler Tressler LLP is an award-winning law firm with ten offices located in six states - California, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Trusted for 40 years, our firm has significant depth and experience in the resolution of disputes through mediation, arbitration, litigation, and trials. The majority of Tressler attorneys devote their practice to the representation of the insurance industry in coverage analysis and resolution, litigation, underwriting consultation, product development, claims management, and reinsurance. In addition, Tressler attorneys represent clients in commercial litigation, defense litigation, corporate transactions, government law, employment law and litigation, intellectual property, and condominium and common interest community association law. Tressler has been named to the prestigious Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" lists for the past six years. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work© in the U.S.A., a ranking based on our employee happiness scores and positive reviews of our management team. Salary commensurate with experience:$150,000—$180,000 USD

Job DescriptionComplex Litigation & Advisement Associate Attorney Locations: Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington Direct Counsel is seeking a Complex Litigation & Advisement Associate to join the nationally recognized Complex Litigation & Advisement Practice Group of a premier global law firm. This is an exciting opportunity for a litigation associate with sophisticated consumer class action and complex commercial litigation experience to work on high-stakes disputes for leading companies across industries including consumer products, technology, financial services, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. The practice represents both established global brands and emerging companies in litigation matters that carry significant reputational, regulatory, and financial exposure. Responsibilities • Defend clients in complex consumer class action litigation involving:, • False advertising claims, • Product defect allegations, • Breach of warranty claims, • Consumer protection statutes, • Handle matters involving California Unfair Competition Law and related state consumer protection laws, • Draft and argue:, • Class certification briefs, • Summary judgment motions, • Pleadings and dispositive motions, • Discovery responses and correspondence, • Conduct:, • Depositions, • Expert witness interviews, • Oral arguments, • Case investigations and factual analysis, • Manage complex e-discovery and document review processes, • Collaborate with clients, experts, and multidisciplinary litigation teams on sophisticated disputes, • Assist in developing litigation strategy for high-profile mattersQualifications, • J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials, • 3–5 years of complex litigation experience, • Significant experience defending consumer class actions required, • Experience with:, • False advertising litigation, • Consumer protection claims, • California Unfair Competition Law, • Class certification and summary judgment briefing, • Strong drafting, analytical, oral advocacy, and case management skills, • Experience managing e-discovery in complex litigation matters, • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with strong client service skills, • Active bar membership in California, New York, or WashingtonCompensation & Benefits, • Salary range: $260,000 – $365,000, depending on experience and qualifications, • Competitive discretionary bonus opportunities, • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, • Industry-leading parental leave and family support benefits, • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans, • Wellness and mental health resources, including employee assistance and wellness programs, • Flexible time away and reduced schedule arrangements, • Paid bar registration and professional association fees, • Robust mentorship, sponsorship, and career development programs, • Significant pro bono opportunities and charitable matching initiatives This is an outstanding opportunity for a litigation associate seeking sophisticated class action and complex litigation work, hands-on advocacy experience, and long-term growth within a highly regarded national litigation practice.

Job Description What we're looking for: We need a senior associate or of counsel with 7+ years of sophisticated civil litigation experience who has significant law-and-motion practice in state and federal court, including dispositive motions. You should be comfortable owning cases, arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and building cases for trial. Bonus points if you have experience representing public entities, eminent domain, land use litigation, or constitutional law (takings, §1983, First Amendment). What you'll do: • Lead and second-chair complex civil litigation in California state and federal courts, with a partial focus on eminent domain (condemnation, inverse condemnation, valuation disputes), • Draft and argue dispositive and substantive law-and-motion, including demurrers, MSJ/MSA, anti-SLAPP motions, and writ proceedings, • Build cases for trial: develop case theory, evidence strategy, expert work-up, witness interviews, and take and defend depositions, • Handle constitutional litigation for public entities, including First Amendment, due process, equal protection, takings, and civil rights/§1983 defense matters, • Advise public-entity clients (cities, counties, special districts, school districts) on litigation risk, settlement strategy, and case management, • Collaborate across offices and mentor junior associates while managing matters with partner oversight

Job Description 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. 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 to our Paralegal position in our Los Angeles Office. This position offers a remote working arrangement. The Position This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm. Key Responsibilities: • Contact outside sources to retrieve information and review and analyze same, • Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources for case information, • Organize materials needed for expert witness review, • Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants, • Summarize transcripts and organize key documents, • Prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review, • Manage documents and maintain organized case files Qualifications • Must have California paralegal experience., • Bachelor's degree required, Paralegal Certificate preferred, • 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, • Insurance defense experience is a plus, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to integrate into a fast-paced and team-oriented environment, • Experience with drafting subpoenas and creating logs for records received., • Insurance Coverage experience is preferred but not required. 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:$80,000—$105,000 USD Why Should You Apply? • 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 benefitsWilson 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. 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.#ZR

LI-MC2 #LI-Onsite #CBIZAdvisory.Essential Functions and Primary Duties.Performance of preliminary valuation, forensic, and appraisal analyses, including development of comparative adjusted financial statements and data input for expert witness exhibits.Knowledgeable of the relevant statutory and fam

Prior expert witness experience including conducting investigations preparing expert reports as well as prior deposition and testimony experience is strongly preferred. Prior expert witness experience including conducting investigations preparing expert reports as well as prior deposition and testim