Transportation Litigation Attorney

The role

Handle transportation litigation matters from start to finish for a large international logistics services provider. Draft legal documents, attend hearings and depositions, and negotiate settlements for clients.

What you will do

• Proactively manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end
• Conduct legal research and analysis on 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 for client stakeholders with proactive resolution strategies

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of Washington
• 5-7+ 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

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Discretionary bonuses
• 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 and portal access
• Employment is subject to E-Verify work authorization checks

About the company

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