Transportation Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Chicago, IL

22d•$135,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chicago, Illinois office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Transportation Practice. The practice defends clients in the trucking and transportation industries, including freight carriers, transportation brokers, truck insurers, public entities, school bus operators, long- and short-haul truckers, and waste management groups involved in intrastate and interstate transportation. Its work includes a range of industry issues such as negligent hiring and retention, hours of service, Engine Control Module (ECM) data, messaging and positioning data, DOT compliance, and accident reconstruction. The attorney will handle transportation insurance defense matters involving heavy trucking and tractor trailers, as well as cargo and freight carriers. The role includes drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions. The position requires strong writing and analytical abilities and the capacity to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Admission to practice law in Illinois.
Four to seven years of insurance defense experience handling matters involving heavy trucking/tractor trailers and cargo and freight carriers.
Strong writing and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Admission to practice law in Michigan.

Responsibilities

Handle insurance defense matters involving heavy trucking and tractor trailers, cargo, and freight carriers.
Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
Draft and argue motions.
Take and defend depositions.
Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Work independently and as part of a team.