Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Transportation Attorney

Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Admitted to practice in Georgia.
  • 5-15 years of insurance defense experience, particularly in the transportation sector.
  • Experience with heavy trucking, tractor trailers, and freight transport.
  • Strong drafting and litigation skills, including motions and pleadings.
  • Ability to manage multiple cases effectively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Defend the interests of trucking and transportation clients.
  • Draft and respond to discovery requests and initial pleadings.
  • Argue motions in court to protect client interests.
  • Conduct depositions, both taking and defending witnesses.
  • Collaborate with team members while also working independently.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • 401k plan with employer match.
Full Job Description
The Atlanta, GA 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 Georgia and have at least five (5) to fifteen (15) years of insurance defense experience handling matters involving heavy trucking/tractor trailer and cargo and freight carriers. 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. Qualifications #LI-HYBRID #LI-RS1

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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1,500 employees
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Founded
1979

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