A growing boutique litigation firm representing commercial transportation companies and insurance carriers is seeking a Litigation Attorney - Trucking Defense to join its team in Little Rock, Arkansas. This opportunity offers meaningful litigation experience, direct mentorship, flexible scheduling, and the freedom to practice law without rigid billable-hour quotas. Whether your background is in insurance defense, commercial litigation, or plaintiff-side personal injury, this could be an excellent opportunity to build your career in a collaborative, people-first environment.
What You'll Do as the Litigation Attorney:
- Manage a diverse caseload involving commercial trucking accidents, transportation liability, and insurance defense matters.
- Handle litigation from initial investigation and pre-suit negotiations through discovery, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
- Conduct legal research, evaluate case strategies, and provide practical recommendations to clients.
- Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court proceedings based on your experience.
- Communicate directly with insurance carriers, corporate clients, and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with experienced attorneys and support staff to deliver responsive, high-quality legal representation.
- Take increasing ownership of cases while developing your litigation skills and professional judgment.
Must-Haves as the Litigation Attorney:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active Arkansas law license or ability to obtain admission before practicing.
- Practical experience handling litigation matters, ideally at least one year.
- Working knowledge of discovery, motion practice, case preparation, and litigation procedures.
- Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced practice.
- A proactive, accountable approach to client service and case management.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a small, supportive team.
- Ability to work in Little Rock in an in-office or hybrid arrangement.
Nice-to-Haves as the Litigation Attorney:
- Background in trucking litigation, insurance defense, personal injury litigation, or commercial litigation.
- Experience representing transportation companies, insurers, or corporate defendants.
- Plaintiff-side personal injury experience with an interest in transitioning into defense work.
- Experience conducting depositions, arguing motions, or preparing cases for trial.
- Ability to independently manage cases through multiple stages of litigation.
- Familiarity with transportation regulations, accident investigations, or complex liability claims.
This Role Offers:
- Base salary starting around $85,000 for junior attorneys, with higher compensation negotiable based on experience.
- Production-based bonus opportunities and flexibility to explore customized compensation structures.
- No rigid billable-hour quotas, with an emphasis on quality work, responsiveness, and results.
- Flexible scheduling without strict start or end times.
- Hybrid work opportunities and a modern, paperless practice.
- Direct mentorship from an experienced litigation attorney with extensive transportation defense experience.
- Substantial hands-on litigation exposure and opportunities for increasing case responsibility.
- A close-knit, collaborative team where your contributions are valued.
- Retirement, short-term disability benefits and health insurance options open for discussion.
- A leadership philosophy that values family, professional independence, and a sustainable work-life balance.
- Opportunity to grow professionally alongside an expanding litigation practice.
