Transportation Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Houston, TX

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Houston, Texas office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Transportation Practice. The practice defends clients across the trucking and transportation industry, 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 issues such as negligent hiring and retention, hours of service, Engine Control Module data, messaging and positioning data, DOT compliance, and accident reconstruction. The attorney will handle insurance defense matters involving heavy trucking and tractor trailers, as well as cargo and freight carriers. Qualified candidates will draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings, draft and argue motions, and take and defend depositions. The role calls for strong writing and analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, working independently and as part of a team. Partnership may be considered for candidates with extensive relevant experience.

Requirements

Admission to practice in Texas.
Two to fifteen years of insurance defense experience involving heavy trucking or 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

Extensive relevant experience; partnership may be considered for candidates with such experience.

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.