Litigation Associate Attorney-Trucking Defense

Jobot; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 80 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a motivated Litigation Attorney to join a growing trucking and transportation defense practice in Pennsylvania. This role requires 3+ years of civil litigation experience; trucking defense is a plus but not required.

Candidates with backgrounds in insurance defense, personal injury, or other civil litigation are encouraged to apply. The attorney will manage caseloads from inception to resolution, draft pleadings, conduct research, and participate in depositions, hearings, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school (JD) is required.
• Active license and good standing with the Pennsylvania state bar.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Prior trucking/transportation defense experience is preferred but not required.
• Background in insurance defense, personal injury or other civil litigation encouraged.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively with a team.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload involving trucking and transportation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent motor carriers, commercial drivers, and insurers in a variety of civil litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Prepare cases for trial and assist with trial proceedings as needed.
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Maintain case files and ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Collaborate with partners and team members to deliver effective legal representation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Client service

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active Pennsylvania bar license

Job description

Job details

Salary: $80,000 - $130,000 per year

Jobot Job is hosted by: Farrell Ougheltree

A bit about us

Our client is a Pennsylvania law firm with over 20 attorneys, specializing in litigation. Their work includes transportation law, products and toxic tort liability defense, insurance coverage disputes, railroad litigation, maritime law, commercial and consumer contract disputes, administrative law, construction litigation, civil rights and constitutional law claims, environmental damage and remediation issues, professional liability claims, premises liability claims and retail and restaurant industry liability claims.

Why join us

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Details

Our client is seeking a motivated Litigation Attorney to join its growing trucking and transportation defense practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience who is looking to expand into trucking and transportation defense. While prior trucking defense experience is a plus, it is not required. Attorneys with experience in insurance defense, personal injury, civil litigation, or other litigation practices are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload involving trucking and transportation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent motor carriers, commercial drivers, and insurers in a variety of civil litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Prepare cases for trial and assist with trial proceedings as needed.
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Maintain case files and ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Collaborate with partners and team members to deliver effective legal representation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the Pennsylvania state bar.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Prior experience in trucking or transportation defense is preferred but not required.
• Candidates with backgrounds in insurance defense, personal injury, general civil litigation, or other litigation practices are encouraged to apply.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively with a team.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and client service skills.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.