Transportation Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous PTO

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a proactive Transportation Litigation Attorney to join our Seattle, Washington office, representing a large international logistics provider in transportation-related litigation and regulatory matters within a hybrid work setting.

Candidates must be admitted in Washington with 5–7+ years of general casualty litigation, trial experience, and the ability to chair matters. Deposition and motion practice, plus cross-office collaboration, are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Washington State.
• 5–7+ years of general casualty litigation experience.
• First and/or second chair experience strongly desired.
• Trial experience required.
• Transportation/logistics regulatory experience preferred.
• Experience with e-commerce/gig economy legal issues preferred.
• Deposition and motion practice experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on transportation laws and regulations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions and mediations.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Draft case analysis reports for client stakeholders.

Skills

Litigation

Trial experience

Regulatory compliance

Transportation law

Deposition

Legal research

Written and oral communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Attorney to join their Seattle, Washington office. This role involves representing a large international logistics services provider, handling litigation matters within the transportation sector, and understanding applicable regulations. The position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

Duties

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on transportation laws and regulations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Draft case analysis reports for client stakeholders.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in the state of Washington.
• 5-7+ years of general casualty litigation experience.
• First and/or second chair experience strongly desired.
• Trial experience required.
• Transportation and logistics regulatory experience preferred.
• Experience with e-commerce/gig economy legal issues preferred.
• Deposition and motion practice experience required.

Education

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in Washington.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO and discretionary bonuses.
• Access to corporate discount programs.