Transportation Litigation Attorney

The role

Handle a litigation caseload from start to finish under senior attorneys, focused on transportation and logistics matters. Draft pleadings, motions and briefs, attend hearings, depositions and mediations, and negotiate settlements for a large international logistics services provider.

What you will do

• Manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end, under supervision of senior attorneys
• 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 New York
• 5 to 10 years of general casualty litigation experience
• Deposition and motion practice experience
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Sophisticated technical skills

Nice to have

• Transportation and logistics, trucking and related regulatory experience
• Experience with e-commerce and gig economy legal issues
• Trial experience

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
• Hybrid flexibility

Before you apply

• Only recruitment agencies with a signed fee agreement dated 7/1/2024 and portal access may submit candidates
• Employment is subject to E-Verify work authorization checks for new hires

About the company

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