Lead Transportation Litigation Attorney – Hybrid Role

Wilson Elser (Attorney Careers); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Wilson Elser in New York seeks a proactive Transportation Litigation Attorney to join our team, handling complex cases for a large international logistics provider. The role focuses on litigation from start to finish in a collaborative, national firm environment.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical and written/oral communication skills, 5–10 years in general casualty litigation, and experience with deposition and motion practice; transportation and regulatory familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey.
• 5-10 years of general casualty litigation experience.
• Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred.
• Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required.
• Deposition and motion practice experience required.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision and guidance of senior attorneys, proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping 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, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
• Draft case analysis reports to client stakeholders with an eye towards developing proactive resolution strategies

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition experience

Motion practice

Trial experience

Written communication

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Admitted to practice in New Jersey

Job description

Wilson Elser in New York seeks a proactive Transportation Litigation Attorney to join our team, handling complex cases for a large international logistics provider. The role focuses on litigation from start to finish in a collaborative, national firm environment.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical and written/oral communication skills, 5–10 years in general casualty litigation, and experience with deposition and motion practice; transportation and regulatory familiarity is preferred.