Traffic Ticket Attorney Entry Level
Required skills
- Michigan
- traffic ticket attorney
- legal representation
- traffic-related offenses
- equipment violations
- traffic laws
- citation tracking
- driver safety compliance
- legal risk mitigation
- court
Role summary
Priority Waste, a growing waste management company backed by TPG, is seeking an in-house Traffic Ticket Attorney in Clinton Township, MI. This role will represent the company and its drivers in traffic-related legal matters, including court appearances and negotiations with legal representatives. Responsibilities include auditing driver safety records, tracking violations, managing a citation database, and drafting legal documents. The attorney will also collaborate with internal operations and safety teams to mitigate legal risks and ensure driver compliance with traffic laws.
Job Details: Job Location: Corporate - Clinton Township, MI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Company Summary Priority Waste, headquartered in Clinton Township, MI, is a growth-oriented waste management company serving municipal solid waste and construction & demolition customers in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Founded in 2018, Priority Waste has expanded rapidly through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, operating out of multiple facilities across three states. Backed by TPG (Nasdaq: TPG), a leading global private equity firm with approximately $246 billion in assets under management, Priority Waste is committed to delivering outstanding customer service. We are building a best-in-class finance organization to support our continued growth. Job Purpose As an in-house traffic ticket attorney, you will provide legal representation and support to Priority Waste and its employees in traffic-related offenses such as equipment violations and other traffic laws. You will oversee citation tracking, driver safety compliance, and legal risk mitigation to support the company’s operational and regulatory needs. Duties and Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to:
- Representing Priority Waste and its employed drivers in traffic-related legal matters, including appearing in court to contest citations negotiate reductions
- Communicate and negotiate with prosecutors, city attorneys, and other legal representatives to seek dismissal or reduction of moving violations to non-moving or zero-point infractions
- Audit driver safety records, track violations, and advise management on risk mitigation strategies
- Maintain and manage a database of ongoing citations, court appearances, deadlines, fine payments, and resolution outcomes
- Draft, review, and file legal documents with state courts and other governmental agencies
- Collaborate internally with operations and safety teams regarding driver citations, compliance concerns, and potential impacts on company
- Perform other legal duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications: Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from accredited law school
- Active and good standing license to practice law in the State of Michigan
- Strong knowledge and familiarity with legal documents
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
