Transportation Litigation Attorney

The role

The Transportation Litigation Attorney will proactively manage a litigation caseload under senior attorneys, handling cases from start to finish. The work covers research, drafting legal documents, court hearings, depositions, mediations and settlements for a large international logistics services provider.

What you will do

• Manage a litigation caseload under senior attorney guidance, from beginning to end
• Conduct legal research and analysis on transportation laws and regulations
• 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

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of Philadelphia
• 4+ 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

• Meaningful work alongside experienced attorneys and partners
• Collaborative, supportive team culture with mentorship and professional development
• Long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
• Hybrid flexibility
• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
• Corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies can submit candidates only with an active signed fee agreement and portal access

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.