Transportation Litigation Senior Attorney

Larson Maddox; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Houston is seeking a Senior Transportation Litigation Attorney to join its office. The role handles sophisticated transportation and logistics matters for major national and international clients, with a flexible hybrid schedule and significant responsibility on high-profile matters.

You will manage cases from inception through resolution, conduct regulatory research, draft pleadings, and participate in depositions and court hearings.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in Texas.
• Approximately 8+ years of litigation experience, ideally in general casualty, transportation, or commercial litigation.
• First or second chair trial experience strongly preferred.
• Trial experience required.
• Experience handling depositions, motion practice, and case management.
• Transportation, logistics, trucking, or related regulatory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with emerging e-commerce and gig-economy legal issues is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and analysis relating to transportation law, regulatory issues, and casualty litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents.
• Attend and defend depositions, court hearings, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Develop case strategy and assist with trial preparation and trial work.
• Negotiate settlements and resolutions on behalf of clients.
• Prepare case assessments and provide strategic recommendations to clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups on complex matters.

Skills

Trial experience

Case management

Legal research

Client communication

Analytical writing

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior Transportation Litigation Attorney to join its Houston office. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a sophisticated transportation and logistics practice handling complex litigation matters for major national and international clients. The position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement and significant responsibility on high-profile matters.

The Role

The successful candidate will represent transportation, logistics, and commercial clients in a broad range of litigation matters, including trucking and casualty disputes. You will have the opportunity to manage cases from inception through resolution, work closely with experienced trial attorneys, and advise clients on evolving legal and regulatory issues impacting the transportation industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and analysis relating to transportation law, regulatory issues, and casualty litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents.
• Attend and defend depositions, court hearings, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Develop case strategy and assist with trial preparation and trial work.
• Negotiate settlements and resolutions on behalf of clients.
• Prepare case assessments and provide strategic recommendations to clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups on complex matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in Texas.
• Approximately 8+ years of litigation experience, ideally in general casualty, transportation, or commercial litigation.
• First or second chair trial experience strongly preferred.
• Trial experience required.
• Experience handling depositions, motion practice, and case management.
• Transportation, logistics, trucking, or related regulatory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with emerging e-commerce and gig-economy legal issues is a plus.
• Strong analytical, writing, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and interact directly with clients.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on sophisticated transportation and casualty litigation matters for leading industry clients.
• Gain substantial responsibility and direct client contact.
• Join a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Access clear opportunities for long-term professional growth and advancement.
• Benefit from a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.