At Wilson Elser , we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.

We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Senior Transportation Litigation Attorney position in our Columbia Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Senior Associate or Of Counsel to work on our firm’s representation of a large international logistics services provider. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matters, specifically within the transportation sector and understand any applicable underlying regulations.

This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and be at the forefront of litigating emerging legal issues, with talented colleagues throughout the country, and provide sound counsel to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

: Proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee cases from beginning to end Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, regulations, and legal standards Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills. Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment. Draft case analysis reports to client stakeholders with an eye towards developing proactive resolution strategies.

Qualifications

JD from an ABA accredited law school Admitted to practice in the state of South Carolina 3+ years of general casualty litigation experience First and/or second chair experience strongly desired Trial experience required Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required Deposition and motion practice experience required Superior analytical skills Strong written and oral communication skills Sophisticated technical skills necessary Why Join Wilson Elser?

Benefits

: Competitive

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Compensation

, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage Additional

Perks

: Access to corporate discount programs and employee