Associate Attorney – Trucking & Transportation Insurance Defense

Wegman Partners; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegman Partners in Dallas seeks an Associate Attorney focusing on trucking and transportation insurance defense litigation. You will manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution with responsibilities in research, discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of relevant litigation experience, strong writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with partners and clients.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Active license to practice law in Texas is required.
• Bar admissions in Oklahoma and/or Arkansas are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage trucking and transportation insurance defense matters from initial file review through resolution.
• Analyze claims, causes of action, liability issues, and potential exposure to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Conduct extensive legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and appellate briefs as needed.
• Draft and respond to written discovery, prepare witnesses, and take and defend depositions.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Identify, retain, and collaborate with expert witnesses in support of litigation strategy.
• Assist with trial preparation, develop case strategies, and participate in trial proceedings.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, partners, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines with organization and independence.
• Meet the firm’s annual billable-hour requirement of 1,950 hours.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical thinking

Organization

Client communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Texas bar admission

Bar admissions in Oklahoma/Arkansas (plus)

Job description

Associate Attorney - Trucking & Transportation Insurance Defense

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

A well-established law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Dallas office, focusing on trucking and transportation insurance defense litigation. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of litigation experience and a strong interest in defending transportation-related claims and other complex liability matters.

The attorney will manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, including legal research, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and clients while developing strong litigation and courtroom skills.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented attorney with excellent legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills who can work independently while collaborating effectively with partners and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage trucking and transportation insurance defense matters from initial file review through resolution.
• Analyze claims, causes of action, liability issues, and potential exposure to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Conduct extensive legal research and prepare substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and appellate briefs as needed.
• Draft and respond to written discovery, prepare witnesses, and take and defend depositions.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Identify, retain, and collaborate with expert witnesses in support of litigation strategy.
• Assist with trial preparation, develop case strategies, and participate in trial proceedings.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, partners, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Manage multiple matters, deadlines, and assignments with a high degree of organization, responsiveness, and independence.
• Meet the firm's annual billable-hour requirement of 1,950 hours.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas required.
• Additional bar admissions in Oklahoma and/or Arkansas are a plus.
• Minimum of two years of relevant litigation experience; insurance defense and trucking or transportation litigation experience preferred.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and litigation proceedings.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and responsibilities.
• Ability to manage assignments independently while working collaboratively with partners and colleagues.
• Professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong client-service and communication skills.
• Responsive, detail-oriented, and committed to producing high-quality legal work.
• Communication: Communicates legal analysis, case developments, and recommendations clearly, concisely, and effectively to clients and colleagues.
• Conflict Management: Addresses disagreements objectively and constructively, working toward practical and effective resolutions.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates sound judgment, ethical conduct, accountability, and respect in all professional interactions.
• Planning and Prioritization: Organizes caseloads, establishes priorities, anticipates deadlines, and develops effective plans to move matters forward.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in the firm's Dallas office. The work arrangement may be designated as in-office, hybrid, or remote depending on the needs of the role and firm requirements.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may change as business needs evolve.