Transportation Litigation Associate Attorney

Transportation Litigation Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,300 attorneys in 43 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, the firm ranks among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining talented professionals who value teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation. If you are a motivated attorney looking for a long‑term fit, we invite you to apply for the Transportation Litigation Associate Attorney position in our New Jersey office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Attorney to represent a large international logistics services provider.

• Proactively manage a litigation caseload under the supervision of senior attorneys, 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 toward developing proactive resolution strategies.

• JD from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of New Jersey.
• 3–8 years of general casualty litigation experience.
• Experience in transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory areas preferred.
• Experience with emerging e‑commerce/gig‑economy legal issues preferred, but not required.
• Deposition and motion practice experience required.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Superior analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary.

$150,000 – $190,000 USD.

• Hybrid work arrangements for work‑life blend.
• Outstanding benefits package, including 401(k) match and generous PTO.
• Career growth opportunities and professional development.
• Employee perks such as corporate discount plans.

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Employment is based on merit, qualifications, and competence, and decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Wilson Elser endeavors to make the firm website accessible to all users.