Transportation Litigation Senior Attorney

Wilson Elser is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys in 46 offices across the United States. We value collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Senior Attorney for our Dallas office to represent a large international logistics services provider. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation litigation, a deep understanding of the applicable regulations, and the ability to navigate emerging legal issues. We offer a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. Key Responsibilities: Proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee 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. Qualifications JD from an ABA accredited law school Admitted to practice in the state of Texas 8 years of general casualty litigation experience First and/or second chair experience strongly desired Trial experience required Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required Deposition and motion practice experience required Superior analytical skills Strong written and oral communication skills Sophisticated technical skills necessary Why Join Wilson Elser? Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development Advancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm’s policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicant’s race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals