Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP - Atlanta, GA
posted 3 days ago
About the position
The Atlanta, GA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Transportation Practice. The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Georgia and have at least two (2) to seven (7) years of insurance defense experience handling matters involving heavy trucking/tractor trailer and cargo and freight carriers. The attorneys of Lewis Brisbois' Transportation Practice are extensively involved in the defense of the trucking industry, representing freight carriers, transportation brokers, truck insurers, public entities, school bus operators, long and short haul truckers, and waste management groups engaged in both intra-state and interstate transportation. We have considerable litigation and trial experience and have dealt with a broad variety of issues that are pervasive in the industry, including negligent hiring and retention, hours of service, Engine Control Module (ECM) data, messaging and positioning data, DOT compliance, and accident reconstruction. Our clients have enjoyed excellent case results through our handling of their matters.
Responsibilities
- Drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings
- Drafting and arguing motions
- Taking and defending depositions
- Managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Admitted to practice in Georgia
- 2 to 7 years of insurance defense experience
- Experience handling matters involving heavy trucking/tractor trailer and cargo and freight carriers
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k with employer contribution
- Bonus for meeting minimum hourly requirement
