Transportation Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled attorney to join their dynamic Transportation Practice in Atlanta. This role focuses on insurance defense for the trucking industry, where you will represent various clients, including freight carriers and transportation brokers. The ideal candidate will possess 2-7 years of relevant experience and be adept at managing multiple projects while demonstrating strong writing and analytical skills. Join a forward-thinking firm that values independent work and teamwork, and offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with Employer Contribution

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of insurance defense experience in the trucking industry.
• Strong writing and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Take and defend depositions in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Insurance Defense

Strong Writing Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Admitted to Practice in Georgia

Job description

Overview

The Atlanta, GA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Transportation Practice.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Georgia and have at least two (2) to seven (7) years of insurance defense experience handling matters involving heavy trucking/tractor trailer and cargo and freight carriers.

The attorneys of Lewis Brisbois' Transportation Practice are extensively involved in the defense of the trucking industry, representing freight carriers, transportation brokers, truck insurers, public entities, school bus operators, long and short haul truckers, and waste management groups engaged in both intra-state and interstate transportation. We have considerable litigation and trial experience and have dealt with a broad variety of issues that are pervasive in the industry, including negligent hiring and retention, hours of service, Engine Control Module (ECM) data, messaging and positioning data, DOT compliance, and accident reconstruction. Our clients have enjoyed excellent case results through our handling of their matters.

Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer contribution, and a bonus for those who meet their minimum hourly requirement.

Qualifications

Admitted to practice in Georgia.

2-7 years of insurance defense experience.

Strong writing and analytical skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects.

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary