Transportation Defense Attorney – Trucking & DOT

Lewis Brisbois; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois in Atlanta, GA seeks an attorney to join its Transportation Practice. The ideal candidate will be admitted in Georgia and have 2–15 years of insurance defense experience handling heavy trucking and cargo matters.

The team defends freight carriers, brokers, insurers, and related entities, with extensive litigation and trial experience on issues like hours of service, DOT compliance, and accident reconstruction. Strong writing and deposition skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Georgia.
• 2–15 years of insurance defense experience.
• Experience handling trucking/tractor trailer matters.
• Strong writing, discovery, and depositions skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Draft and argue motions; take and defend depositions.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Insurance defense

Litigation

Discovery

Depositions

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Georgia Bar Admission

Job description

Lewis Brisbois in Atlanta, GA seeks an attorney to join its Transportation Practice. The ideal candidate will be admitted in Georgia and have 2–15 years of insurance defense experience handling heavy trucking and cargo matters.

The team defends freight carriers, brokers, insurers, and related entities, with extensive litigation and trial experience on issues like hours of service, DOT compliance, and accident reconstruction. Strong writing and deposition skills are essential.