Transportation Litigation Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Corporate discount plans

Job summary

A leading defense litigation law firm is seeking a Transportation Litigation Associate Attorney in Philadelphia, PA. The ideal candidate will manage litigation cases while collaborating with colleagues across the country. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, an outstanding benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of general casualty litigation experience.
• Transportation and logistics experience preferred.
• Deposition and motion practice experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Attend court hearings and depositions.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Education

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania

Job description

Transportation Litigation Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus. 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 Attorney position in our Philadelphia, PA 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 Pennsylvania


• 3-5+ 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 Should You Apply?

• Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend


• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan


• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement


• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at [e-mail].

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