Senior Transportation Litigation Attorney ( Full-Time ) ( Hybrid in Philadelphia, PA )

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Senior Transportation Litigation Attorney ( Full-Time ) ( Hybrid in Philadelphia, PA )
Location: Hybrid in Philadelphia, PA
Salary: $165,000 - $175,000 Base Salary

Must-Haves:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of Pennsylvania
• 6-8 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
• Deposition and motion practice experience required

The Position

We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Attorney to work on our firm's representation of a large international logistics services provider.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling litigation matters, specifically within the transportation sector, and understand any applicable underlying regulations.
This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases, be at the forefront of litigating emerging legal issues with talented colleagues throughout the country, and provide sound counsel to our clients.

Key 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 to develop proactive resolution strategies.

 

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of Pennsylvania
• 6-8 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