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$175,000 - $200,000/Yr
Wilson Elser - Attorneys - New York, NY
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Senior
Hybrid - New York, NY
1,001-5,000 employees
About the position
Wilson Elser is seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Attorney to join their New York office. This role involves managing a litigation caseload for a large international logistics services provider, focusing on transportation law and related regulations. The position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and the opportunity to work on challenging cases while providing sound counsel to clients.
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, 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.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of New York
- 8+ years of general casualty litigation experience
- First and/or second chair experience strongly desired
- Trial experience required
- 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
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Sophisticated technical skills necessary.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
