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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 a strong focus on commercial motor vehicle and transportation claims. Proficient in drafting legal documents and conducting depositions while effectively communicating with clients and legal professionals.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Litigation Strategy DevelopmentAccident InvestigationCommercial Motor Vehicle ClaimsTrial ExperienceLegal Document Drafting
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Hard Skills
LitigationLegal WritingResearch SkillsPleadings DraftingDiscovery ManagementDeposition TakingTrial PreparationMediation PreparationCausation EvaluationLiability Assessment
Soft Skills
Persuasive SpeakingSelf-StarterTeam PlayerMinimal Supervision HandlingCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed to Practice in MissouriIllinois Licensure Preferred
Industry Keywords
Transportation ClaimsMotor Vehicle AccidentsTruckingAccident ReconstructionLitigation SupportCourt ProceedingsSettlement PreparationExpert Witness CollaborationClaims Professionals CommunicationLegal Correspondence
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, with emphasis on defending commercial motor vehicles, trucking, transportation, and motor vehicle accident claims
- Licensed to practice in Missouri
- Illinois licensure preferred
- Excellent litigation, writing, and persuasive speaking skills
- Strong academic background
- Proven research skills
- Self-starter able to handle assignments with minimal supervision
- Driven team player
- Trial experience preferred but not required
- Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation
- Full benefits package
- Eligibility for subjective and objective bonuses
- Student debt repayment assistance
- Hybrid work opportunities