Litigation Attorney - Transportation & Trucking Defense

gpac; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement in Richmond,VA

Competitive base salary

Job summary

gpac in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced litigator to join its transportation and logistics group. You will defend motor carriers and related parties in catastrophic injury cases, handling cases from investigation through trial and coordinating with experts and a rapid response team.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of civil litigation or trial experience, with Virginia bar admission and strong writing and advocacy skills; trucking/transportation defense exposure is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of civil litigation experience, with first-chair or significant trial experience a plus.
• Active Virginia bar admission.
• Strong writing, advocacy and client communication skills.
• Trucking or transportation defense experience is ideal but not required.

Responsibilities

• Defend motor carriers, drivers, insurers and logistics companies in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death claims.
• Handle freight, property, cargo and regulatory matters.
• Take cases from investigation through trial, including depositions, motions and jury trials.
• Work with accident reconstruction, medical and other experts, and with the firm's rapid response team.

Skills

Civil litigation

First-chair/trial

Trial experience

Virginia Bar

Writing

Advocacy

Client communication

Transportation defense

Job description

A well-respected regional defense firm is looking for an experienced litigator to join its transportation and logistics group, serving the Richmond area. The group serves as local, regional and national counsel to some of North America's largest motor carriers. This is a chance to try high-stakes cases alongside a team with a strong record of defense verdicts.

What You'll Do

• Defend motor carriers, drivers, insurers and logistics companies in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death claims
• Handle freight, property, cargo and regulatory matters
• Take cases from investigation through trial, including depositions, motions and jury trials
• Work with accident reconstruction, medical and other experts, and with the firm's rapid response team

What You Bring

• 6+ years of civil litigation experience, with first-chair or significant trial experience a plus
• Trucking or transportation defense experience is ideal but not required
• Active Virginia bar admission
• Strong writing, advocacy and client communication skills

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive base salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid work arrangement serving the Richmond, VA area

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.