Transportation Litigation Attorney - Hybrid & Growth Path

Wilson Elser (Attorney Careers); Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Wilson Elser, a national law firm, seeks a Transportation Litigation Attorney in Houston with 3+ years of casualty litigation experience. The role involves managing a litigation caseload, researching transportation regulations, drafting pleadings, and negotiating settlements.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and the chance to work with a large, international logistics client alongside talented colleagues nationwide.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of Texas.
• 3+ 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.
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary.

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

Skills

Litigation skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical thinking

Trial experience

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Wilson Elser, a national law firm, seeks a Transportation Litigation Attorney in Houston with 3+ years of casualty litigation experience. The role involves managing a litigation caseload, researching transportation regulations, drafting pleadings, and negotiating settlements.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and the chance to work with a large, international logistics client alongside talented colleagues nationwide.