Hybrid Transportation Litigation Attorney

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP in Houston is seeking a Transportation Litigation Attorney to join our national firm. You will handle complex transportation and logistics litigation, with opportunities to work on high-stakes matters alongside seasoned partners across offices.

Candidates should have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, Texas bar admission, and 3+ years of general casualty litigation experience, plus exposure to regulatory issues, depositions, motions, and trials.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school is required.
• Admitted to practice in Texas.
• 3+ years of general casualty litigation experience.
• Transportation/logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred.
• Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy issues preferred.
• Deposition and motion practice experience required.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end under supervision of senior attorneys.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, regulations, and 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 with strong advocacy.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Draft case analysis reports to client stakeholders with proactive resolution strategies.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP in Houston is seeking a Transportation Litigation Attorney to join our national firm. You will handle complex transportation and logistics litigation, with opportunities to work on high-stakes matters alongside seasoned partners across offices.

Candidates should have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, Texas bar admission, and 3+ years of general casualty litigation experience, plus exposure to regulatory issues, depositions, motions, and trials.