Associate Attorney – Transportation

Elgen Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgen Staffing in New York seeks an Associate Attorney with Transportation experience to manage a personal caseload from start to finish, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests in a hybrid role.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years defending Transportation, Construction Litigation, and Tort Liability matters, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to argue dispositive motions and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience handling Transportation, Construction Litigation, and Tort Liability defense.
• Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions and perform legal research.
• Experience managing own caseload from pleadings to trial.
• Strong academic record.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective litigation strategies with clients, experts, and attorneys.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.
• Assist in trials and hearings with strong advocacy.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Discovery requests

Deposition skills

Litigation strategy

Strong writing

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Compensation: 130000.-170000. / Annually

Our client, a leading litigation law firm with offices throughout the Northeast, has an immediate need for an Associate Attorney with Transportation experience, to join our winning team in New York.

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for managing your own caseload from start to finish-drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, all while keeping a keen eye on details and deadlines. This is a hybrid role!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• Work closely with clients, experts, and fellow attorneys to develop effective litigation strategies.
• At least 3-5 years of experience handling the defense of Transportation, Construction Litigation, and Tort Liability.
• Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions, perform legal research and respond to discovery requests.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials, providing you with valuable courtroom experience.
• Conduct thorough legal research, preparing memoranda to support case strategy, and working alongside partners and senior attorneys to ensure seamless case management.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong academic record.
• Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions, along with the ability to perform legal research and respond to discovery requests, is crucial.
• You will assist in trials and hearings, requiring strong advocacy skills.
• Taking and defending fact witness and expert depositions making attention to detail and effective communication key attributes for success in this position.
• Areas of focus will include Transportation, Construction Litigation, and Tort Liability.

WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Health, Dental, Medical, and Vision.
• 401K Plan/Employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• FSA and HSA Plan option(s) to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.
• Group Life and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.
• Professional development and a multi-faceted mentoring program.
• Self-insured Short-term Disability benefits.
• Wireless phone/services stipend.

Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!