Partner Senior Associate (Trucking Litigation)
About The Position
Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady is seeking a Senior Associate or Partner-Level Attorney with a focus on Trucking Litigation to join our team serving Central, Upstate, and Western New York. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience handling trucking and transportation-related litigation. Candidates with 15–20 years of trucking litigation experience will also be considered, with the potential to build and expand a practice around the attorney. This position requires the ability to independently manage complex matters from inception through resolution. The attorney will work with attorneys across the firm’s footprint and interact directly with trucking and transportation clients, insurers, and industry professionals throughout the region.
Requirements
- Admission to practice in the State of New York is required.
- 10+ years of experience handling trucking and transportation-related litigation.
- Significant experience defending trucking and transportation clients.
- Active involvement with, or experience working with, the Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA).
Nice To Haves
- An established trucking litigation practice is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Managing trucking and transportation litigation matters from inception through resolution across Central, Upstate, and Western New York.
- Defending trucking and transportation clients in high-exposure liability matters.
- Providing strategic guidance to clients regarding litigation strategy, claims handling, and risk exposure.
- Handling all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation.
- Working with firm leadership and practice group members to develop the trucking litigation practice in the region.
- Maintaining client relationships and ensuring compliance with client guidelines.
- Working with expert witnesses and industry professionals in accident reconstruction, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Managing deadlines and ensuring compliance with court and procedural requirements.
- Accurately recording and maintaining billable hours.
Benefits
- health insurance
- life insurance
- short-term disability insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) (with generous vested match)
- flexible work options
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
