Litigation Expert

Job Title: Litigation & Regulatory Counsel

Company Overview:

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is a leading transportation and logistics company dedicated to providing exceptional services to our clients.

Salary:

$85,000 - $115,000 per year, depending on experience.

Job Description:

As a Litigation Counsel, you will play a crucial role in the legal process by thoroughly investigating, reviewing, and assessing claims and legal cases to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The incumbent conducts legal research, coaches junior team members, and works closely with attorneys and other legal professionals to support the successful resolution of claims and litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and assist junior team members with legal claims and cases to determine their validity and potential for resolution through litigation or alternative dispute resolution methods; consult senior team members as needed.
• Examine legal documents, contracts, evidence, and related materials to identify key issues, facts, and legal arguments.
• Conduct research on applicable laws, regulations, and precedents to provide valuable insights and recommendations to legal teams.
• Ensure that all litigation activities and strategies comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Prepare and assist junior team members with comprehensive reports summarizing findings, assessments, and recommendations for further action, providing clear and concise information to attorneys and management.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals to discuss case strategies and provide expertise on litigation matters.
• Assist in coordinating witness interviews, depositions, and testimony, ensuring that all necessary documentation and information are prepared.
• Oversee the management and organization of case files, evidence, and exhibits, maintaining accurate records and ensuring document retention compliance.
• Provide support during trial proceedings, including organizing exhibits, witnesses, and assisting in courtroom activities as needed.
• Remain updated on changes in relevant laws and regulations and engage in ongoing professional development to enhance litigation examiner skills.
• Facilitate the investigation of accidents and losses, including assigning local counsel and other support vendors to determine exposure.
• Participate in a rotating on-call program to provide support outside regular business hours.
• Responsibilities may require travel on short notice to assist in the investigation of accidents and losses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School.
• Less than 1 year of managing claims, litigation, transportation, or relevant experience.
• Licensed to practice law (and in good standing) in at least one jurisdiction.
• Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:
  • Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
  • Willingness to adhere to an on-call schedule.
  • Ability to form strong arguments and defend a position professionally.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism while dealing with difficult individuals.
  • Ability to make independent, time-sensitive decisions.
  • Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure, six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.