Transportation Litigation Associate Attorney

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 Journals survey of the nations largest law firms. Were 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 Associate Attorney position in our Livonia 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 firms representation of a variety of trucking and logistics clients. 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 with talented colleagues.

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 contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

Why Should You Apply

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Construction Law Experience,Legal Drafting,Litigation,Intellectual Property Law,Mediation Experience,Legal Research,Personal Injury Law,Research Experience,Securities Law,Alternative dispute resolution,Real Estate Law,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1