Transportation Litigation Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Robust medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage

Corporate discount programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wilson Elser - Attorneys is hiring a Transportation Litigation Attorney in Philadelphia. This role involves managing litigation cases for a major logistics provider and working closely with experienced attorneys.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from an ABA accredited law school, be admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, and have 3-8 years of general casualty litigation experience. The position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and a wide range of benefits including competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of general casualty litigation experience required.
• Experience handling transportation and logistics litigation preferred.
• Trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload under senior attorneys' supervision.
• Conduct legal research on transportation laws and regulations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal documents.
• Attend court hearings and mediations.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Education

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania

Job description

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide.

We are offering a Transportation Litigation Attorney position in Philadelphia with a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

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
• 3-8 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
• Sophisticatedtechnical skills necessary

Benefits

• 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

Legal Compliance

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 agreement in place. 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 applicant’s 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, 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.