Railroad Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Billings, MT is seeking a skilled and experienced Railroad Litigation Attorney to join their team. This position offers immediate experience in client interactions, depositions, court appearances, and business development. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a proven track record in railroad litigation, and the ability to manage and grow their caseload effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in railroad civil litigation cases.
• Take and defend facts and expert depositions.
• Engage and prepare experts, including expert disclosures and reporting.
• Handle all facets of pre-trial discovery, preparation, and motions.
• Manage large document production and database matters.
• Schedule and handle payment claims.
• Conduct and lead first-chair mediations and trials/arbitrations, preferred.
• Interact directly with insurance claims representatives for case assessment, evaluation, and strategy.
• Manage and delegate tasks to paralegals.
• Draft publications, articles, or legal presentations, preferred.
• Develop and implement marketing and business development strategies.
• Travel as required for case management and client meetings.

Requirements:

• Currently licensed to practice law in the State of Montana.
• 2+ years of experience in defending railroad civil litigation cases.
• Strong case management skills with a proven ability to handle complex cases.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Exceptional research and writing abilities.
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience in interviewing and meeting with client representatives.
• Experience with all facets of pre-trial discovery, motions, and document production.
• First chair mediation and trial/arbitration experience preferred.
• Schedule and payment claim experience preferred.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• License to practice law in Montana.

Skills:

• Strong work ethic and proven case management skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to travel and handle own files/matters effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience with expert engagement and preparation.
• Ability to manage and delegate tasks to paralegals.
• Interest in marketing and business development.
• Experience in drafting legal publications and presentations preferred.

Benefits:

• Financial stability with many benefits 100% paid by the firm.
• Flexible Time Off and hybrid working schedule.
• Professional work environment with a business casual dress code.
• Respectful and collegial culture.
• Onsite training for continuous learning.
• Access to current technology and in-house IT professionals.

This law firm was established over eight decades ago with a focus in civil and tort litigation. Their areas of practice include appellate, employment, energy practice, hospitality practice, public entity, workers' compensation, alternative dispute resolution, motor vehicle, and more. The firm has offices in Colorado, Missouri, Montana, and Wyoming.