Transportation Litigation Attorney — Hybrid & Growth

Wilson Elser; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive compensation and benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

Wilson Elser seeks a Transportation Litigation Attorney in our Philadelphia Office to handle sophisticated matters for a large international logistics provider. You will litigate across a broad spectrum of transportation issues, advise clients, and collaborate with talented colleagues nationwide.

The role requires a JD, PA admitted practice, and 4+ years in casualty litigation, with deposition, motion practice, and trial experience preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of Philadelphia.
• 4+ years of general casualty litigation experience.
• Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred.
• Deposition and motion practice experience required.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Superior analytical and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage a litigation caseload under supervision of senior attorneys.
• Conduct legal research related to transportation laws and standards.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memos.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Superior analytical skills

Deposition & motion practice

Trial experience

Education

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser seeks a Transportation Litigation Attorney in our Philadelphia Office to handle sophisticated matters for a large international logistics provider. You will litigate across a broad spectrum of transportation issues, advise clients, and collaborate with talented colleagues nationwide.

The role requires a JD, PA admitted practice, and 4+ years in casualty litigation, with deposition, motion practice, and trial experience preferred.