Litigation Associate Attorney

Trueline • Little Rock, AR

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

A growing boutique litigation firm representing commercial transportation companies and insurance carriers is seeking a Litigation Attorney - Trucking Defense to join its team in Little Rock, Arkansas. The position offers meaningful litigation experience, direct mentorship, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to practice without rigid billable-hour quotas. Candidates with backgrounds in insurance defense, commercial litigation, or plaintiff-side personal injury are welcome. The role is available in an in-office or hybrid arrangement in Little Rock.

The attorney will manage cases involving commercial trucking accidents, transportation liability, and insurance defense. Work spans initial investigation and pre-suit negotiations through discovery, motions, depositions, and trial preparation. The attorney will work directly with clients and stakeholders, collaborate with experienced attorneys and support staff, and take increasing ownership of cases while developing litigation skills and professional judgment.

The firm offers a base salary starting around $85,000 for junior attorneys, with higher compensation negotiable based on experience; production-based bonus opportunities and customized compensation structures may also be available. Other features include flexible scheduling, no rigid billable-hour quotas, hybrid work opportunities, direct mentorship, substantial hands-on litigation exposure, and opportunities to grow with the practice. Retirement, short-term disability benefits, and health insurance options are open for discussion. The firm describes its leadership philosophy as valuing family, professional independence, and sustainable work-life balance. Trueline is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Arkansas law license or ability to obtain admission before practicing.
• Practical experience handling litigation matters, ideally at least one year.
• Working knowledge of discovery, motion practice, case preparation, and litigation procedures.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced practice.
• A proactive, accountable approach to client service and case management.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a small, supportive team.
• Ability to work in Little Rock in an in-office or hybrid arrangement.

Nice To Haves

• Background in trucking litigation, insurance defense, personal injury litigation, or commercial litigation.
• Experience representing transportation companies, insurers, or corporate defendants.
• Plaintiff-side personal injury experience with an interest in transitioning into defense work.
• Experience conducting depositions, arguing motions, or preparing cases for trial.
• Ability to independently manage cases through multiple stages of litigation.
• Familiarity with transportation regulations, accident investigations, or complex liability claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload involving commercial trucking accidents, transportation liability, and insurance defense matters.
• Handle litigation from initial investigation and pre-suit negotiations through discovery, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research, evaluate case strategies, and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court proceedings based on experience.
• Communicate directly with insurance carriers, corporate clients, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and support staff to deliver responsive, high-quality legal representation.
• Take increasing ownership of cases while developing litigation skills and professional judgment.

Benefits

• Production-based bonus opportunities and flexibility to explore customized compensation structures.
• No rigid billable-hour quotas.
• Flexible scheduling without strict start or end times.
• Hybrid work opportunities and a modern, paperless practice.
• Direct mentorship from an experienced litigation attorney with extensive transportation defense experience.
• Substantial hands-on litigation exposure and opportunities for increasing case responsibility.
• Retirement, short-term disability benefits, and health insurance options open for discussion.
• Opportunity to grow professionally alongside an expanding litigation practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree