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Transportation/Trucking Litigation Attorney
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP. Investigate serious and catastrophic accidents .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in litigation strategy development, case management, and accident investigation, with strong skills in drafting legal documents and conducting depositions. Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and collaborate with legal teams in high-stakes environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Litigation Strategy DevelopmentAccident InvestigationCommercial Motor Vehicle ClaimsTrial ExperienceMissouri Licensure
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Hard Skills
Drafting PleadingsDispositive MotionsDiscoveryResearch SkillsDeposition TakingCase ManagementMediation PreparationSettlement PreparationTrial PreparationLegal Writing
Soft Skills
Persuasive SpeakingSelf-StarterCollaborationCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed to Practice in MissouriIllinois Licensure Preferred
Industry Keywords
Trucking ClaimsTransportation ClaimsMotor Vehicle Accident ClaimsLiability EvaluationCausation Analysis
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Investigate serious and catastrophic accidents
- Evaluate liability, causation, damages, and exposure
- Develop litigation strategy with clients, insurers, and experienced trial counsel
- Manage cases through all phases of litigation
- Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery, and substantive correspondence
- Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, corporate representatives, treating physicians, and experts
- Work with accident-reconstruction, trucking, medical, and other experts
- Prepare cases for mediation and settlement
- Participate in hearings and court proceedings
- Prepare cases for trial and, depending on experience, participate as first or second chair
- Communicate directly with clients, claims professionals, witnesses, and opposing counsel
- Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals, and litigation support staff
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least 4–6 years of experience
- Experience defending commercial motor vehicles, trucking, transportation, and motor vehicle accident claims
- Must be licensed to practice in Missouri
- Illinois licensure preferred
- Excellent litigation, writing, and persuasive speaking skills
- Strong academic background
- Proven research skills
- Ability to work as a self-starter with minimal supervision
- Trial experience preferred but not required
- Cover letter, resume, and writing sample required for consideration
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation
- Full benefits package
- Eligibility for subjective and objective bonuses
- Student debt repayment assistance
- Flexible work options, including hybrid opportunities