Transportation Law Associate Attorney

Description

The Associate attorney will manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. This role requires exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, along with the ability to collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates independence, strong communication, and a commitment to meeting a 1,950‑hour annual billable requirement.

Primary Job Duties

File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action

Extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs

Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions

Drafting and responding to discovery requests

Expert witness retention and collaboration

Trial preparation and attendance

Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice

Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence

Key Competencies

Communicating - Legal Professionals provide the information required by others in a concise, direct, and unambiguous way. They perceive how the message affects the receiver and strive to ensure that the receiver clearly understands the specifics and function of the message.

Conflict Management - Legal Professionals address problems openly and objectively and bring substantial conflicts and disagreements into the open with the intention of resolving issues in an unemotional and constructive manner.

Professionalism - Legal Professionals set high standards and serve as role models for work performance, ethical conduct and respect for others. They consistently conduct themselves in a manner consistent with generally accepted moral principles and values and within the guidelines and best practices of their profession.

Planning & Priority Setting - Legal Professionals identify priorities and develop detailed action plans that include objectives, accountabilities, time frames, standards, review stages, and contingencies.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school

Active license to practice law in state posted (required); additional bar admissions a plus

Minimum of 2 years of experience in practice group

Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Professional demeanor with strong client‑relations and communication skills

Must be responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

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