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Wilson Elser

National defense litigation firm with 1,100+ attorneys

Professional Liability Attorney - Legal and Accounting Malpractice

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Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
  • Admission to practice in the State of California is required.
  • At least 10 years of litigation experience is required.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage complex, multi-party litigation and advise clients on sophisticated corporate and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as lead counsel in litigation involving legal and accounting malpractice, ethics proceedings, regulatory compliance matters, and other business disputes frequently encountered by accounting and law firms.
  • Advise clients on risk management, ethics, licensing, partnership matters, mergers and acquisitions activity, and internal governance.
  • Proactively manage a litigation caseload and help oversee cases from beginning to end.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, regulations, and legal standards.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
  • Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
  • Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients.
  • Manage and grow client relationships with a focus on strategic, long-term engagement.
  • Work collaboratively across practice groups, including cybersecurity, employment, commercial, and class actions, to offer comprehensive legal solutions.
  • Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to business development initiatives within the practice and firmwide.
  • Represent the firm externally through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and professional networks within related industries.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience litigating and advising on issues affecting accounting and/or legal professionals and firms is a plus.
  • National-level experience and familiarity with class action and multistate matters are preferred.

About the Company

Wilson Elser

National defense litigation firm with 1,100+ attorneys

Wilson Elser is a defense litigation law firm with more than 1,100 attorneys handling defense and coverage matters for clients in local, state, and federal courts. The firm provides litigation, coverage, and trial services, frequently stepping in to take over unresolved matters from other firms and guiding cases to align with clients’ guidelines and terms. Its approach combines handling a high volume of matters (about 100,000 at any time) with tackling technically challenging cases. Compared with competitors, the firm distinguishes itself through its large national footprint, history of successful defense-oriented results, ability to parachute into ongoing cases, and a strong reputation as a leading defense counsel. The firm’s goal is to defend clients effectively across jurisdictions by delivering rigorous, term-aligned litigation strategies and achieving favorable outcomes on clients’ terms.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1978

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