Wilson Elser
Legal
TransportationLitigationAttorney
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“Transportation Litigation Attorney at Wilson Elser. Skills: Transportation litigation, Regulatory compliance, Legal document drafting. Manage litigation caseload. Oversee cases from beginning to end”
What You'll Achieve.
Proactive resolution strategies
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
JD from ABA accredited law school, Admitted to practice in New Jersey, 3-8 years general casualty litigation experience, Deposition experience required, Motion practice experience required
Nice to Have
Transportation and logistics experience preferred, Trucking experience preferred, Related regulatory experience preferred, Emerging e-commerce legal issues experience preferred, Gig economy legal issues experience preferred, Trial experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Manage litigation caseload
Oversee cases from beginning to end
Conduct legal research
Analyze transportation laws
Analyze legal standards
Draft legal memoranda
Attend court hearings
Negotiate settlements
Draft case analysis reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with colleagues; Supportive team environment
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication
Full Job Description
At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally. 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 Attorney position in our Madison, NJ Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Attorney to work on our firm’s representation of a large international logistics services provider. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matters, specifically within the transportation sector and understand any applicable underlying regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and be at the forefront of litigating emerging legal issues, with talented colleagues throughout the country, and provide sound counsel to our clients. Key Responsibilities: Under the supervision and guidance of senior attorneys, 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 media
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