Overview
Transportation Associate Jobs in Los Angeles, California, USA at Wilson Elser
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Transportation Associate position in our Los Angeles Office.
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
Key Responsibilities:
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Qualifications
JD from an ABA accredited law school
Admitted to practice in the state of California
2+ years of defense litigation
Experience in transportation, motor vehicle accident, and trucking matters preferred
Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus
2nd chair trial experience a plus
Superior analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Pay Range: $125,000 – $190,000 USD
Why Should You Apply?
Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us attale.
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm’s policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
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Title: Transportation Associate
Company: Wilson Elser
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Management
