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Wilson Elser · 4 months ago

Transportation Litigation Associate Attorney

Long Island, New York

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$150K/yr - $190K/yr

3+ years exp

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. They are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Attorney to manage litigation caseloads and provide counsel to clients in the transportation sector. The role involves legal research, drafting legal documents, attending court proceedings, and collaborating with colleagues across departments.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Transportation litigation experienceGeneral casualty litigation experienceDepositionMotion practiceTrial experienceE-commerce legal issuesAnalytical skillsTechnical skillsWritten communication skillsOral communication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Admitted to practice in the state of New York

3-8 years of general casualty litigation experience

Deposition and motion practice experience required

Superior analytical skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Sophisticated technical skills necessary

Preferred

Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred

Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred

Trial experience preferred

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

Outstanding benefits package

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Access to corporate discount plans

Company

Wilson Elser

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Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States.

Founded in 1978

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.wilsonelser.com

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