Senior Transportation Litigation Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys•Atlanta, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser is seeking a proactive, highly skilled transportation litigation attorney to represent a large international logistics services provider. The role involves handling challenging litigation matters in the transportation sector, understanding applicable regulations, addressing emerging legal issues, and providing sound counsel to clients. The attorney will work with talented colleagues across the country in a collaborative firm environment. The position is based in the Atlanta office and offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to practice in the state of New York.
At least 8 years of general casualty litigation experience.
Trial experience.
Deposition and motion practice experience.
Superior analytical skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Sophisticated technical skills.

Nice To Haves

First-chair and/or second-chair experience is strongly desired.
Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred.
Experience with emerging e-commerce or gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Proactively manage litigation cases from beginning to end.
Conduct legal research and analysis concerning 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.
Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices.
Prepare case analysis reports for client stakeholders and develop proactive resolution strategies.