Associate, Aviation Group

Clyde & Co US LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Flexible paid time off

Performance bonuses

Student debt repayment

Referral rewards

Mentorship and career growth

Engaging culture

Inclusive parental leave

Global mobility program

Career development

Comprehensive health benefits

Robust disability coverage

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP seeks an Associate for its San Francisco office, focusing on aviation law with remote work options across California. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Key responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting research, and attending court proceedings. The position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 – $200,000 and various benefits, including flexible paid time off, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of California.
• Federal court admittance a plus.
• Litigation experience.
• Aviation experience is an asset.
• Excellent analytical and legal writing skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, discovery responses and briefs.
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients.
• Draft opinion letters and status reports for clients.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis.
• Draft interrogatories and document demands.
• Review document collections in preparation for litigation.
• Attend depositions, hearings, oral arguments and mediations as required.
• Submit filings to the court.

Job description

Associate – Aviation Practice

The San Francisco office of Clyde & Co seeks an Associate with 3‑5 years of experience for our Aviation practice group. The role can be fully remote from anywhere in California.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, discovery responses and briefs
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
• Draft opinion letters and status reports for clients
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis
• Draft interrogatories and document demands
• Review document collections in preparation for litigation
• Attend depositions, hearings, oral arguments and mediations as required
• Submit filings to the court

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of California
• Federal court admittance a plus
• Litigation experience
• Aviation experience is an asset
• Excellent analytical and legal writing skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility – balance remote and in‑office work
• Flexible paid time off – use professional judgment to take paid time off as needed
• Performance bonuses – monthly bonus plan offers opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month
• Student debt repayment – bonus of $250 per month applied to qualified student loan
• Referral rewards – bonuses for introducing talented colleagues
• Mentorship and career growth – access to training programs and career development support
• Engaging culture – social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, professional development opportunities
• Inclusive parental leave – six months fully paid for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood
• Global mobility program – client‑facing events across North America and international offices
• Career development – regional and global associate training programs
• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental, vision coverage for you and your family
• Robust disability coverage – short‑term and enhanced long‑term disability plans

Salary

Salary range: $160,000 – $200,000. The range takes into account factors such as skill sets, experience, licensure, and business needs. Compensation will be determined based on circumstances of each case.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clyde & Co will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Clyde & Co is an equal opportunities employer.