Nursing Home Liability Defense Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser's Houston office is seeking a Nursing Home Liability Defense Associate Attorney.

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to take on engaging, substantive responsibilities as part of a defense team within a national firm. The attorney will work on a tight-knit, dynamic team alongside experienced attorneys.

The Firm

Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firm.

The Position

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of Texas
• 5+ years' experience in litigation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in healthcare commercial/business litigation preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Legal project management experience is helpful

Responsibilities

• Support a litigation caseload representing primarily healthcare business entities in both commercial and consumer cases from inception through dispositive motion, mediation, negotiated resolution, binding arbitration or trial
• Assist a team in providing risk management advice and counsel to healthcare organizations regarding business operations and general counsel services to clients
• Work closely with other attorneys and partners on legal projects
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
• Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney Training
• Unlimited PTO plan
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Corporate discount plans

Interested?

Wilson Elser is a firm focused on its commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to AttorneyRecruiting@wilsonelser.com with "Nursing Home Liability Defense Associate Attorney" in the subject line.

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.