Senior Transportation Litigation Attorney

The role

Handle transportation litigation for a large international logistics provider. Manage cases from start to finish, draft legal documents, and attend hearings, depositions, and mediations.

What you will do

• 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
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices
• Draft case analysis reports to client stakeholders with proactive resolution strategies

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of New York
• 8+ years of general casualty litigation experience
• Trial experience
• Deposition and motion practice experience
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Sophisticated technical skills

Nice to have

• First and/or second chair experience
• Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience
• Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies may submit candidates only with an active, signed fee agreement dated as of 7/1/2024 and access through the Recruitment Agency Portal
• Employment is subject to E-Verify work authorization checks on new hires

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide. It is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.