Litigation Associate Attorney

A growing boutique litigation firm representing commercial transportation companies and insurance carriers is seeking a Litigation Attorney - Trucking Defense to join its team in Little Rock, Arkansas. This opportunity offers meaningful litigation experience, direct mentorship, flexible scheduling, and the freedom to practice law without rigid billable-hour quotas. Whether your background is in insurance defense, commercial litigation, or plaintiff-side personal injury, this could be an excellent opportunity to build your career in a collaborative, people-first environment.

What You'll Do as the Litigation Attorney:

• Manage a diverse caseload involving commercial trucking accidents, transportation liability, and insurance defense matters.
• Handle litigation from initial investigation and pre-suit negotiations through discovery, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research, evaluate case strategies, and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court proceedings based on your experience.
• Communicate directly with insurance carriers, corporate clients, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and support staff to deliver responsive, high-quality legal representation.
• Take increasing ownership of cases while developing your litigation skills and professional judgment.

Must-Haves as the Litigation Attorney:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Arkansas law license or ability to obtain admission before practicing.
• Practical experience handling litigation matters, ideally at least one year.
• Working knowledge of discovery, motion practice, case preparation, and litigation procedures.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced practice.
• A proactive, accountable approach to client service and case management.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a small, supportive team.
• Ability to work in Little Rock in an in-office or hybrid arrangement.

Nice-to-Haves as the Litigation Attorney:

• Background in trucking litigation, insurance defense, personal injury litigation, or commercial litigation.
• Experience representing transportation companies, insurers, or corporate defendants.
• Plaintiff-side personal injury experience with an interest in transitioning into defense work.
• Experience conducting depositions, arguing motions, or preparing cases for trial.
• Ability to independently manage cases through multiple stages of litigation.
• Familiarity with transportation regulations, accident investigations, or complex liability claims.

This Role Offers:

• Base salary starting around $85,000 for junior attorneys, with higher compensation negotiable based on experience.
• Production-based bonus opportunities and flexibility to explore customized compensation structures.
• No rigid billable-hour quotas, with an emphasis on quality work, responsiveness, and results.
• Flexible scheduling without strict start or end times.
• Hybrid work opportunities and a modern, paperless practice.
• Direct mentorship from an experienced litigation attorney with extensive transportation defense experience.
• Substantial hands-on litigation exposure and opportunities for increasing case responsibility.
• A close-knit, collaborative team where your contributions are valued.
• Retirement, short-term disability benefits and health insurance options open for discussion.
• A leadership philosophy that values family, professional independence, and a sustainable work-life balance.
• Opportunity to grow professionally alongside an expanding litigation practice.

Trueline is an unabashed equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.