Partner Senior Associate (Trucking Litigation)

Job Description

Job Description

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady is seeking a Senior Associate or Partner-Level Attorney with a focus on Trucking Litigation to join our team serving Central, Upstate, and Western New York. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience handling trucking and transportation-related litigation. Candidates with 15–20 years of trucking litigation experience will also be considered, with the potential to build and expand a practice around the attorney.

This position requires the ability to independently manage complex matters from inception through resolution. The attorney will work with attorneys across the firm’s footprint and interact directly with trucking and transportation clients, insurers, and industry professionals throughout the region.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing trucking and transportation litigation matters from inception through resolution across Central, Upstate, and Western New York.
• Defending trucking and transportation clients in high-exposure liability matters.
• Providing strategic guidance to clients regarding litigation strategy, claims handling, and risk exposure.
• Handling all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Working with firm leadership and practice group members to develop the trucking litigation practice in the region.
• Maintaining client relationships and ensuring compliance with client guidelines.
• Working with expert witnesses and industry professionals in accident reconstruction, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Managing deadlines and ensuring compliance with court and procedural requirements.
• Accurately recording and maintaining billable hours.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Admission to practice in the State of New York is required.
• 10+ years of experience handling trucking and transportation-related litigation.
• An established trucking litigation practice is preferred.
• Significant experience defending trucking and transportation clients.
• Active involvement with, or experience working with, the Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA).

Why Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP

At Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady, we're building something different. We believe in a new legal services model — one unrestrained by the traditional billable hour and driven instead by exceptional client service, innovative technology, creativity, efficiency, and unparalleled value. Our mission is to create a community of legal service providers who are passionate about what they do and committed to doing it better.

We approach our work through teamwork, continuous process improvement, alternative service models, and cutting-edge technology. While professional licensing requires us to be a law firm, nothing says we have to act like one. Our team is composed of diverse individuals from a wide range of socio-economic, cultural, geographic, and educational backgrounds — and we believe that diversity of perspective is one of our greatest strengths.

Our Values

We put our people first and communicate openly. We share goals, success, and accountability — no individual agendas. We treat everyone with respect and humility. We maximize every opportunity, embrace change, and always look for yes. We nurture creativity, growth, and a little weirdness — because a great team is also a great community.

Professional Growth & Career Development

We are deeply committed to the growth and development of every member of our team. At GCKB, professional development isn't a perk — it's a priority. We invest in our people through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship, and a culture that actively supports each team member in pursuing their individual career goals. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, expand your skill set, or grow into new responsibilities, we want to help you get there. We believe that when our people thrive, our clients and our firm thrive alongside them. In areas involving litigation, we are a trial firm. As a result, we are committed to and invest in training the next generation of trial lawyers.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience and skill set, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) (with generous vested match), flexible work options, and paid time off.