Transportation Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Transportation Associate Attorney for a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm located in Los Angeles, Ca. The firm has more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. They rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer.

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with litigation experience who would like to work as part of a national services team for a leading international logistics and transportation client in all aspects of its transportation and general liability litigation and related legal counseling work.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of California
• 3+ years of Personal Injury defense litigation experience
• Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred but not required
• Superior analytical skills and ability to navigate novel legal issues
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Deposition and law and motion experience preferred
• Ability to work within a fast-paced team environment

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners around the country on legal projects
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports
• Regularly handle court appearances, written discovery, motion practice, and depositions

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
• Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney training
• Unlimited PTO plan
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Corporate Discount Plans
• Remote, Hybrid and onsite work options
• Flexible Working hours

The annualized salary range for this position is $135,000 to $160,000+