Litigation Associate Attorney - Transportation / Trucking Defense

Pay: $110,000.00 - $170,000.00 per yearWhy This Is a Great OpportunityJoin a highly respected litigation boutique with a growing transportation and trucking defense practiceWork on high stakes catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases with meaningful responsibilityStrong mix of writing, depositions, hearings, expert work, and trial preparationHybrid schedule with a professional and collaborative office environmentExcellent benefits and long term growth runway as the transportation practice expandsLocationHybrid in Richmond, Virginia.NoteMust be a licensed attorney with at least 2 years of litigation experience and strong legal writing skills. Transportation, trucking, logistics, or insurance defense experience is strongly preferred.About Our ClientOur client is a well established defense litigation boutique based in Richmond with a sophisticated practice representing regional and national clients. They handle complex matters across transportation and trucking defense, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, freight and property claims, regulatory related disputes, and related business litigation.Job DescriptionDefend transportation, trucking, and logistics litigation mattersHandle catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death defense casesManage cases from early investigation through resolution and trialDraft pleadings, motions, and discovery responsesConduct legal research and prepare written legal analysisPrepare fact witnesses and expert witnesses and assist with case strategyTake and defend depositionsAppear at court hearings and case conferencesAssist with mediations and settlement related preparationSupport trial preparation and trial execution with the litigation teamAssist on related regulatory compliance, risk management, and employment issues connected to transportation mattersQualificationsActive Virginia bar license or clear ability to become licensed in Virginia2 plus years of litigation experienceStrong writing ability with motion practice and discovery experienceExperience taking or defending depositions, or strong readiness to do soHighly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage deadlinesTeam player with strong communication skillsTransportation, trucking, logistics, personal injury defense, or insurance defense experience is a plusMust be able to pass a background checkWhy You'll Love Working HereHigh quality litigation matters without a big firm feelCollaborative culture with real mentorship and hands on learningHybrid flexibility while staying connected to a strong teamGrowing practice area with long term opportunity and visibilityJPC-583#LI-SK3Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:Dental insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance