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Litigation Attorney - Transportation & Trucking Defense in Glen Allen

Date Posted: 15 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A well-respected regional defense firm is looking for an experienced litigator to join its transportation and logistics group, serving the Glen Allen area. The group serves as local, regional and national counsel to some of North America's largest motor carriers. This is a chance to try high-stakes cases alongside a team with a strong record of defense verdicts.

What you'll do

  • Defend motor carriers, drivers, insurers and logistics companies in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death claims
  • Handle freight, property, cargo and regulatory matters
  • Take cases from investigation through trial, including depositions, motions and jury trials
  • Work with accident reconstruction, medical and other experts, and with the firm's rapid response team

What you bring

  • 6+ years of civil litigation experience, with first-chair or significant trial experience a plus
  • Trucking or transportation defense experience is ideal but not required
  • Active Virginia bar admission
  • Strong writing, advocacy and client communication skills

Compensation and benefits

  • Competitive base salary, depending on experience
  • Hybrid work arrangement serving the Glen Allen, VA area

Interested? Apply in confidence to learn more. You can also send your resume directly to patrick.estey@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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