Transportation Litigation Attorney

Wilson Elser; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Transportation Litigation Attorney in New York to handle complex litigation for a large international logistics provider. The role emphasizes transportation law, regulatory matters, and emerging legal issues, with opportunities to work with colleagues nationwide.

The position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and the chance to advance within a premier national law firm renowned for client service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of New York (New York Bar).
• 5–10 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.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of senior attorneys, manage a litigation caseload from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, regulations, and standards.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Negotiate settlements and client agreements with strong advocacy.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices to ensure cohesive team efforts.
• Draft case analysis reports for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted to New York bar

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 #30 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 Attorney position in our New York 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 York
• 5- 10 years of general casualty litigation experience
• Transportation andlogistics, 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
• Trialexperience preferred
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills