Defense Attorney - Trucking & Transportation

Job Description

Job Description

Defense Attorney - Trucking & Transportation

Defense Attorney - Trucking & Transportation

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Defense Attorney to join our litigation team focused on trucking and transportation matters. The successful candidate will defend motor carriers, owner-operators, drivers, brokers, and insurers in automobile liability and transportation-related litigation, regulatory proceedings, and coverage disputes. This role requires strong courtroom and deposition experience, familiarity with federal and state transportation regulations, and the ability to manage a substantial caseload while providing clear, practical legal advice to clients and insurance partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent carriers, drivers, brokers, and insurers in all phases of litigation, from intake through trial and appeal.
• Handle automobile liability claims and defense matters involving commercial motor vehicles, including catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.
• Conduct and manage discovery, draft pleadings, motions, responses, and other court filings; prepare and take depositions and examinations under oath.
• Prepare for and try cases in state and federal court; handle mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations with an eye toward cost-effective resolution.
• Provide clients and insurance carriers with practical risk assessment, coverage analysis, and litigation strategy tailored to trucking and transportation exposures.
• Coordinate and retain expert witnesses (accident reconstructionists, medical experts, vocational experts) and work closely with investigators and forensic consultants.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and state regulatory requirements; advise clients on regulatory exposure and post-accident protocols.
• Manage case budgets, billing, and client communication; deliver timely status reports and participate in regular client calls and claim reviews.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, associates, and paralegals; review work product and contribute to professional development within the practice group.
• Maintain accurate case files, track deadlines, and ensure adherence to firm quality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the state bar; admission to federal court preferred.
• 5+ years of litigation experience with a substantial focus on trucking, transportation, or commercial auto liability defense; insurance defense experience highly preferred.
• Proven trial and deposition experience with a record of handling complex, high-exposure matters to resolution.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations, DOT compliance, hours-of-service rules, and common carrier liability issues.
• Solid experience with automobile liability litigation, defense strategy, and coverage disputes involving insurers.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, including motion practice, pleadings, briefs, and client-facing communication.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a heavy caseload, meet deadlines, and work effectively with claims professionals and corporate clients.
• Experience working with accident reconstruction experts, medical consultants, and vocational specialists; familiarity with electronic discovery and case-management software.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to accident scenes, depositions, hearings, and trials as required.
• High ethical standards, professionalism, strong judgment, and the ability to mentor and lead junior staff.

Benefits

- Competitive Comp DOE

- 100% paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance

- 401(k) and FSA contributions

- Supplemental dental, vision, accident and hospitalization plans

- Annual raises 

- Quarterly and annual production bonuses

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/06/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.