Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Transportation Associate Attorney

Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Admitted to practice in Illinois; admission in Michigan is a plus.
  • 2-7 years of experience in insurance defense, particularly with heavy trucking and cargo carriers.
  • Experience in litigating cases involving negligent hiring, DOT compliance, and accident reconstruction.
  • Strong analytical and writing skills necessary for legal drafting and analysis.
  • Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in the trucking and transportation industry in various legal matters.
  • Draft and respond to legal pleadings and discovery requests.
  • Argue motions and produce compelling legal arguments in court.
  • Take depositions and prepare clients for the deposition process.
  • Collaborate with team members while also managing individual case loads.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance coverage for added security.
  • 401k plan with employer matching to support retirement savings.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Chicago, IL office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Transportation Practice.

 

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Illinois and have at least two (2) to seven (7) years of insurance defense experience handling matters involving heavy trucking/tractor trailer and cargo and freight carriers. Admitted to practice in Michigan is a plus. 

 

The attorneys of Lewis Brisbois' Transportation Practice are extensively involved in the defense of the trucking industry, representing freight carriers, transportation brokers, truck insurers, public entities, school bus operators, long and short haul truckers, and waste management groups engaged in both intra-state and interstate transportation. We have considerable litigation and trial experience and have dealt with a broad variety of issues that are pervasive in the industry, including negligent hiring and retention, hours of service, Engine Control Module (ECM) data, messaging and positioning data, DOT compliance, and accident reconstruction. Our clients have enjoyed excellent case results through our handling of their matters.

 

Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.

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Minimum SalaryUSD $135,000.00/Yr. Maximum SalaryUSD $150,000.00/Yr.

About Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is a national law firm with over 50 offices across the United States. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, construction, insurance, and transportation. Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is committed to providing high-quality legal services to its clients and has been recognized as one of the top law firms in the country by various legal publications. The firm's attorneys have extensive experience in their respective practice areas and are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.
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Size
1,500 employees
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Founded
1979

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