Transportation Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Manager of Lateral Recruiting for its New York office within the Transportation Practice. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 7 years of insurance defense experience, with responsibilities including drafting legal documents and managing cases in the trucking industry.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Annual bonus potential

Qualifications

• 1 to 7 years experience handling insurance defense matters.
• Comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Able to work independently and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and arguing motions in court.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Admitted to practice in New York

Job description

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Manager of Lateral Recruiting @ Lewis Brisbois | Corporate Recruiting

The New York 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 New York and have at least one (1) 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.

Minimum Salary

USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $175,000.00/Yr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice, Legal Services, and Insurance

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

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