Transportation Senior Litigation Attorney - Remote

Overview

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

In Short

• Seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Senior Associate or Of Counsel.
• Manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Draft case analysis reports for client stakeholders.
• 8+ years of general casualty litigation experience required.
• Trial experience and transportation law knowledge preferred.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois, preference for Ohio.
• 8+ years of general casualty litigation experience.
• First and/or second chair experience desired.
• Trial experience required.
• Transportation and logistics experience preferred.
• Experience with e-commerce legal issues preferred.
• Deposition and motion practice experience required.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Flexible remote and hybrid work arrangements.
• Outstanding benefits package including 401k match.
• Generous PTO plan.
• Ample opportunities for professional development.
• Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits.