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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Farrell Ougheltree
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Salary: $80,000 - $130,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a Pennsylvania law firm with over 20 attorneys, specializing in litigation. Their work includes transportation law, products and toxic tort liability defense, insurance coverage disputes, railroad litigation, maritime law, commercial and consumer contract disputes, administrative law, construction litigation, civil rights and constitutional law claims, environmental damage and remediation issues, professional liability claims, premises liability claims and retail and restaurant industry liability claims.
Why join us?
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Job Details
Our client is seeking a motivated Litigation Attorney to join its growing trucking and transportation defense practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3 years of litigation experience who is looking to expand into trucking and transportation defense. While prior trucking defense experience is a plus, it is not required. Attorneys with experience in insurance defense, personal injury, civil litigation, or other litigation practices are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Manage a litigation caseload involving trucking and transportation matters from inception through resolution.
Represent motor carriers, commercial drivers, and insurers in a variety of civil litigation matters.
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
Prepare cases for trial and assist with trial proceedings as needed.
Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and experts.
Maintain case files and ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
Collaborate with partners and team members to deliver effective legal representation.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active license and good standing with the Pennsylvania state bar.
3 years of civil litigation experience.
Prior experience in trucking or transportation defense is preferred but not required.
Candidates with backgrounds in insurance defense, personal injury, general civil litigation, or other litigation practices are encouraged to apply.
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively with a team.
Excellent organizational, communication, and client service skills.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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Job details:
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Farrell Ougheltree
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $80,000 - $130,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a Pennsylvania law firm with over 20 attorneys, specializing in litigation. Their work includes transportation law, products and toxic tort liability defense, insurance coverage disputes, railroad litigation, maritime law, commercial and consumer contract disputes, administrative law, construction litigation, civil rights and constitutional law claims, environmental damage and remediation issues, professional liability claims, premises liability claims and retail and restaurant industry liability claims.
Why join us?
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Job Details
Our client is seeking a motivated Litigation Attorney to join its growing trucking and transportation defense practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3 years of litigation experience who is looking to expand into trucking and transportation defense. While prior trucking defense experience is a plus, it is not required. Attorneys with experience in insurance defense, personal injury, civil litigation, or other litigation practices are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Manage a litigation caseload involving trucking and transportation matters from inception through resolution.
Represent motor carriers, commercial drivers, and insurers in a variety of civil litigation matters.
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
Prepare cases for trial and assist with trial proceedings as needed.
Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and experts.
Maintain case files and ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
Collaborate with partners and team members to deliver effective legal representation.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active license and good standing with the Pennsylvania state bar.
3 years of civil litigation experience.
Prior experience in trucking or transportation defense is preferred but not required.
Candidates with backgrounds in insurance defense, personal injury, general civil litigation, or other litigation practices are encouraged to apply.
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively with a team.
Excellent organizational, communication, and client service skills.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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Salary : $80,000 - $130,000