Job Description
Law Firm Seeking Transportation Litigation Associate Attorney in Madison, New Jersey
- Job Title: Transportation Litigation Associate Attorney - Experience: 3-5 years of general casualty litigation experience - Location: Madison, New Jersey - Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience - Department: Litigation
Responsibilities:
- Proactively manage a litigation caseload, overseeing 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 - Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices - Draft case analysis reports for client stakeholders
Qualifications:
- JD from an ABA accredited law school - Admitted to practice in the state of New Jersey - 3-5 years of general casualty litigation experience - Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred - Deposition and motion practice experience required - Superior analytical skills - Strong written and oral communication skills - Sophisticated technical skills necessary
Why Should You Apply?
- Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend - Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan - Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement - Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with over 1,100 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. 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. We are also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
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 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.
Qualifications:
- JD from an ABA accredited law school - Admitted to practice in the state of New Jersey - 3-5 years of general casualty litigation experience - 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 - Trial experience preferred - Superior analytical skills - Strong written and oral communication skills - Sophisticated technical skills necessary
Why Should You Apply?
- Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend - Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan - Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement - Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser is committed to creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Wilson Elser, a leading defense litigation law firm, is seeking a Transportation Litigation Associate Attorney for their Madison, New Jersey office. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of general casualty litigation experience and a strong background in transportation and logistics. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end under the supervision of senior attorneys - Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, regulations, and legal standards - Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda - Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, and mediations - Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients - Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices to provide sound counsel to clients - Prepare case analysis reports for client stakeholders
Qualifications:
- JD from an ABA accredited law school - Admitted to practice in the state of New Jersey - 3-5 years of general casualty litigation experience - Experience in transportation and logistics preferred - Deposition and motion practice experience required - Trial experience preferred - Strong analytical and communication skills - Proficiency in technical skills
