Litigation Associate Attorney

Trueline•Little Rock, AR

8d•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 role offers meaningful litigation experience, direct mentorship, flexible scheduling, and freedom from rigid billable-hour quotas. Candidates may have backgrounds in insurance defense, commercial litigation, or plaintiff-side personal injury and will work in a collaborative, people-first environment. The attorney will manage a diverse caseload involving commercial trucking accidents, transportation liability, and insurance defense. Responsibilities span initial investigation and pre-suit negotiations through discovery, motions, depositions, and trial preparation. The position involves drafting litigation documents, conducting legal research, developing case strategies, communicating with clients and stakeholders, and participating in legal proceedings. The attorney will take increasing ownership of cases while developing litigation skills and professional judgment. The position is based in Little Rock and may be performed in-office or through a hybrid arrangement. The firm offers a starting base salary around $85,000 for junior attorneys, with higher compensation negotiable based on experience. Other offerings include production-based bonus opportunities, flexible scheduling, mentorship, hands-on litigation exposure, and potential retirement, short-term disability, and health insurance benefits, which are open for discussion. Trueline is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce and recruits, hires, places, and promotes without regard to protected characteristics.

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.
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 and interest in transitioning to 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 provide 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, with an emphasis on quality work, responsiveness, and results.
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.
Close-knit, collaborative team where contributions are valued.
Retirement benefits, open for discussion.
Short-term disability benefits, open for discussion.
Health insurance options, open for discussion.
Leadership philosophy that values family, professional independence, and sustainable work-life balance.
Opportunity to grow professionally alongside an expanding litigation practice.