Remote Associate Attorney: Transportation Litigation

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Bonuses

Generous benefits (401K and medical)

Job summary

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP. is seeking an Associate Attorney for our Commercial Transportation/Litigation group.

The position offers the flexibility to work remotely from Pennsylvania while collaborating with senior attorneys on determining third-party responsibility in trucking matters. You will manage a diverse caseload, draft dispositive motions, oversee discovery, and represent clients in mediations, hearings, and trials, with opportunities to build client

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of litigation experience, preferably in the commercial transportation/trucking industry.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active and good standing PA bar license; NY Bar license a plus.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct case evaluations, develop litigation strategy, and advise clients on risk assessment and potential exposure.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, prepare trial briefs, oversee discovery, including expert witness preparation.
• Support the preparation and filing of lawsuits to recover funds from responsible third parties.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, depositions, hearings and trials.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing regular and timely updates to clients on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes.
• Collaborate with adjusters, recovery specialists, and outside counsel to pursue recoveries efficiently.
• Stay current on changes in the law.
• Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Analytical skills

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP. is seeking an Associate Attorney for our Commercial Transportation/Litigation group.

The position offers the flexibility to work remotely from Pennsylvania while collaborating with senior attorneys on determining third-party responsibility in trucking matters. You will manage a diverse caseload, draft dispositive motions, oversee discovery, and represent clients in mediations, hearings, and trials, with opportunities to build client