Senior Complex Litigation Attorney
A leading national client is seeking Senior Transportation Litigation Attorney to join their team. This position offers meaningful, hands-on litigation experience, exposure to high-profile national clients, and the opportunity to assume substantial responsibility from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
- Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on transportation laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other essential legal documents.
- Represent clients at court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
- Negotiate settlements and agreements with strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
- Collaborate across departments and offices to foster a cohesive, supportive team environment.
- Prepare detailed case analysis reports for client stakeholders, focusing on proactive resolution strategies.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice in Illinois.
- 8+ years of general casualty litigation experience.
- First-chair or second-chair trial experience strongly preferred.
- Proven trial experience required.
- Background in transportation, logistics, trucking, and related regulatory matters preferred.
- Familiarity with emerging e-commerce and gig economy legal issues is a plus.
- Strong deposition and motion practice experience.
- Exceptional analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
- Advanced technical proficiency.
Join a team that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence. If you're a driven legal professional looking for a long-term role where your expertise matters and your impact is recognized, apply today and grow with a firm that invests in your success.
***Juris Doctor Required***
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