Transportation Litigation Attorney - Houston or Dallas
Larson Maddox
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Job summary
Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of general casualty litigation experience.
- Transportation, logistics, trucking, or related regulatory experience preferred.
- Experience with emerging e-commerce or gig-economy legal issues is a plus.
- Deposition and motion practice experience required; trial experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
- Conduct legal research on transportation laws, regulations, and standards.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and related legal documents.
- Participate in court hearings, mediations, and depositions.
- Negotiate settlements and agreements.
- Prepare case analyses and client reports focusing on proactive resolution.
Skills
Education
Job description
A nationally recognized defense litigation law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 U.S. offices is seeking a motivated Transportation Litigation Attorney to join its Houston or Dallas office on a hybrid basis.
A fully remote arrangement may also be considered for candidates based in San Antonio.
The Attorney will handle transportation litigation matters involving a large international logistics services provider. The ideal candidate will have experience litigating transportation‑related cases and familiarity with the regulatory landscape governing the industry, as well as the opportunity to work on complex, emerging legal issues, collaborate with talented colleagues nationwide, and provide strategic counsel to clients.
- Manage a litigation caseload under the supervision of senior attorneys, overseeing matters from inception through resolution
- Conduct legal research and analysis on transportation laws, regulations, and standards
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and related legal documents
- Participate in court hearings, mediations, and depositions
- Negotiate settlements and agreements with strong advocacy and negotiation skills
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across departments and offices
- Prepare case analyses and reports for client stakeholders, focusing on proactive resolution strategies
- J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school
- Licensed to practice in the state of Texas
- 3‑5+ years of general casualty litigation experience
- Transportation, logistics, trucking, or related regulatory experience preferred
- Experience with emerging e‑commerce or gig‑economy legal issues is a plus
- Deposition and motion practice experience required
- Trial experience preferred
- Exceptional analytical, written, and oral communication skills
- Strong technical proficiency
- Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid scheduling to support work‑life balance
- Comprehensive Benefits: Robust benefits package, including 401(k) match and generous PTO
- Career Advancement: Significant opportunities for professional growth and development
- Employee Perks: Access to corporate discounts and additional perks
This role is ideal for a motivated legal professional seeking a long‑term opportunity with meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and room for continued professional growth.
Juris Doctor & Texas Bar Admissions Required
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