Transportation Senior Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys•Los Angeles, CA

15d•Hybrid

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 Of Counsel 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 defense litigation
Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
Superior analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in transportation, motor vehicle accident, and trucking matters preferred
Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus
2nd chair trial experience a plus

Responsibilities

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
Communicate with clients and provide status reports