Transportation Litigation Associate

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage

Access to corporate discount programs

Job summary

Wilson Elser - Attorneys seeks a Transportation Litigation Associate in Las Vegas. This role involves managing litigation cases for an international logistics provider, offering a hybrid working arrangement.

Ideal candidates should have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, be admitted in New Jersey, and have 3-8 years of litigation experience. The position emphasizes collaboration and offers comprehensive benefits, including competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of general casualty litigation experience.
• Transportation and logistics, trucking experience preferred.
• Experience with emerging e-commerce legal issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload under senior attorneys' supervision.
• Conduct legal research related to transportation laws.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal research

Negotiation skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Education

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Admitted to practice in the state of New Jersey

Job description

At Wilson Elser , we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.

Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long‑term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Transportation Litigation Associate position in our Las Vegas Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Attorney to work on our firm’s representation of a large international logistics services provider. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matters, specifically within the transportation sector and understand any applicable underlying regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and be at the forefront of litigating emerging legal issues, with talented colleagues throughout the country, and provide sound counsel to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the supervision and guidance of senior attorneys, proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee cases from beginning to end
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, regulations, and legal standards
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
• Draft case analysis reports to client stakeholders with an eye towards developing proactive resolution strategies

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of New Jersey
• 3-8 years of general casualty litigation experience
• Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred
• Experience with emerging e‑commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required
• Deposition and motion practice experience required
• Trial experience preferred
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary

Why Join Wilson Elser?

• Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
• Advancement: Gain opportunities for long‑term growth within a nationally recognized firm
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work‑life balance
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
• Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm’s policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.