Description:
A Full-Service Law Firm's Seattle office is looking for a Transportation Attorney to join a team of exceptional professionals in a collaborative environment to represent sophisticated clients confronted with complex legal challenges.This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
The Position:
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated self-starter who wants to grow professionally and contribute to the success of the firm. The ideal candidate will have experience defending clients in matters involving transportation, logistics, commercial trucking, freight carriers, and related regulatory issues. This attorney would be a leader in implementing the client's defense strategies, collaborating with associates and paralegals, reporting in writing and live to the client, and appearing at hearings and depositions, among other projects.
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in Washington
- 2+ years of litigation experience, particularly in transportation and logistics as well as trucking
- Experience taking and defending depositions and motion practice
- 2nd chair trial experience a plus
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Legal project management experience is helpful
Responsibilities:
- Take a leading role on a dynamic and growing litigation team
- Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
- Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
- Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports
