Transportation Litigation Senior Attorney

Company: Wilson Elser - Attorneys
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. 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 Transportation Litigation Senior Attorney position in our Orange Country 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 California 5-7 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 A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Salary Range: $175,000—$210,000 USD Why Should You Apply? Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com. Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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