Transportation Litigation Associate

The role

Work on litigation matters for a large international logistics services provider. Handle transportation cases from start to finish under senior attorneys and draft legal documents, court filings, and client reports.

What you will do

• Under the supervision of senior attorneys, 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 and develop resolution strategies

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of Georgia
• 3-8 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 and gig economy legal issues
• Trial experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability coverage
• Corporate discount programs and employee benefits
• Hybrid flexibility
• Mentorship and professional development
• Opportunities for long-term growth within the firm

Before you apply

• The firm participates in E-Verify and confirms work authorization for all new hires

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.