Attorney - Transportation Defense - $185k

🚨 Transportation Defense Associate | New York, NY (Hybrid – 3 Days In-Office) – Base Salary $185k Location/Schedule: New York, NY (Hybrid – 3 days in-office) Base Salary: $185k Billable Target: 1900 Hours Practice: Transportation & Trucking Defense – Motor vehicle accidents, commercial trucking liability, cargo claims, FMCSA compliance, premises liability tied to transport, and high-exposure defense for carriers, brokers, and self-insured entities in NY/NJ markets What stands out about this opportunity: Startup Energy with Veteran Stability – Join a dynamic, entrepreneurial firm with startup-like freedom where you truly control your destiny, backed by a tight-knit team of attorneys who’ve collaborated for 20+ years building a vibrant, unique culture. Rock-Solid Client Loyalty – Work with long-standing clients who’ve stayed with the firm 20+ years, delivering steady, meaningful cases through strong organic referrals and repeat business—no feast-or-famine cycles here. High-Impact Growth Phase – Step into significant firm expansion with a high volume of incoming work, giving new associates real influence in shaping culture, practice development, and client outcomes early on. Diverse, Challenging Caseload – Specialize in transportation defense, construction defect, premises liability, and related high-stakes matters, gaining broad exposure in sophisticated NY/NJ regional disputes. Regional Expertise Advantage – Focus on New York and New Jersey markets from a New York base, leveraging deep local knowledge and relationships that make complex cases more winnable and rewarding. Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates): JD from an accredited law school and active New York State Bar admission (New Jersey admission a plus). 2+ years of relevant defense experience, ideally in transportation/trucking, motor vehicle, premises liability, or commercial liability litigation. Strong skills in discovery, motions, depositions, client counseling, and advocacy in high-exposure cases. No one fits every box perfectly—if you're excited by transportation defense and close on experience, let's connect confidentially! This is one of several similar roles I'm handling. If this matches your next chapter, reach out for a quick, private chat. 📩 📅 https://calendly.com/michanne-vanzyl-wearerevolution/candidate-recruiting-call-duplicate