Job Description
Job Description
We are a nationally recognized defense firm is seeking a Transportation Litigation Senior Attorney to join its growing Litigation team. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including major logistics companies, insurers, and corporations involved in transportation and related industries.
We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Senior Associate or Of Counsel 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. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement at our Orange County, CA office location
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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 schoolAdmitted to practice in the state of California5-7+ years of general casualty litigation experienceFirst and / or second chair experience strongly desiredTrial experience requiredTransportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferredExperience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not requiredDeposition and motion practice experience requiredSuperior analytical skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsSophisticated technical skills necessaryCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary range : $165,000 – $210,000Discretionary bonus eligibilityFull benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) with matchHybrid work model and paid time offOpportunities for career advancement and mentorshipAccess to employee perks and discount programs