Transportation Litigation Attorney

The role

You will handle litigation matters for a large international logistics services provider, working under senior attorneys. Your work covers transportation law, regulations, court hearings, depositions, mediations and settlements.

What you will do

• Manage a litigation caseload from start to finish under the guidance 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 Texas
• 3+ 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 emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues
• Trial experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Mentorship and professional development

Before you apply

• Firm participates in E-Verify and verifies work authorization for all new hires
• Submissions are accepted only from recruitment agencies with a signed fee agreement through the firm's Recruitment Agency Portal

About the company

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