Transportation Litigation Senior Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys • Los Angeles, CA

128d • $210,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Transportation Litigation Senior Attorney position in our Los Angeles Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of California
• 8 years of general casualty litigation experience
• First and/or second chair experience strongly desired
• Trial experience required
• Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred
• Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required
• Deposition and motion practice experience required
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary

Nice To Haves

• Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred
• Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee cases from beginning to end
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to 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, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
• Draft case analysis reports to client stakeholders with an eye towards developing proactive resolution strategies

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonuses
• Generous PTO plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees