Transportation Litigation Associate
Transportation Litigation Associate
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$ 135000 - 155000
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Job Description
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978 we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journals survey of the nations largest law firms. Were also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork Collaboration Client Service and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a longterm fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered then we invite you to apply to our Transportation Litigation Senior Attorneyposition in our McLean Virginia or Washington D.C. Office.
This position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Attorney to work on our firms representation of a large international logistics services provider. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matters specifically within the transportation sector and understand any applicable underlying regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and be at the forefront of litigating emerging legal issues with talented colleagues throughout the country and provide sound counsel to our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision and guidance of senior attorneys proactively manage a litigation caseload helping oversee cases from beginning to end
- Conduct legal research and analysis related to 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 demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
- Draft case analysis reports to client stakeholders with an eye towards developing proactive resolution strategies.
Qualifications
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of Virginia
- 35 years of general casualty litigation experience
- Transportation and logistics trucking and related regulatory experience preferred
- Experience with emerging ecommerce / gig economy legal issues preferred but not required
- Deposition and motion practice experience required
- Trial experience preferred
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Sophisticated technical skills necessary
A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience education licensure and/or certifications geographic location market demands other business and organizational needs and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered fulltime and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan medical dental vision disability and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Pay Range
$135000 $155000 USD
Why Should You Apply
- Flexibility:Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support worklife blend
- Benefits:Outstanding benefits package including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024 agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement please contact us at .
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firms policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race color national origin religion age sex disability citizenship marital status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
