Senior Transportation Litigation Attorney
Wilson Elser · Orange County, CA · 1 wk ago
HybridLegal$190k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
- Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
- Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Qualifications
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of California
- 8+ years of defense litigation experience
- Experience in transportation, motor vehicle accident, and trucking matters preferred
- Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
- Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
- Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus
- 2nd chair trial experience a plus
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Pay
Average salary range: $190,000 USD - $230,000 USD
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance