Associate, Aviation Group

Clyde & Co; 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 & Career Growth

Engaging Culture

Inclusive Parental Leave

Global Mobility Program

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Robust Disability Coverage

Job summary

Clyde & Co seeks an Associate with 3-5 years of experience for their Aviation practice group based in San Francisco. This role allows for full remote work from anywhere in California.

The position includes responsibilities such as drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and attending various legal proceedings. Qualifications include a J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in California.

Benefits include hybrid work flexibility, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a legal role.
• Admitted to practice law in California.
• Experience in litigation and aviation law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and discovery responses for cases.
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as needed.
• Submit filings to the court.

Skills

Litigation experience

Aviation experience

Excellent analytical skills

Legal writing skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admittance to practice in California

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis/Nexis

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, discovery responses and briefs
• Preparing correspondence to colleagues and clients
• Drafting opinion letters and status reports for clients
• Conducting legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis
• Drafting interrogatories and document demands
• Reviewing document collections in preparation for litigation
• Attending depositions, hearings, oral arguments, and mediations as required
• Submitting filings to the court

Qualifications

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

Benefits

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – Balance remote and in-office work
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys use professional judgment to take paid time off as needed
• Performance Bonuses – Annual performance-based bonuses, monthly bonus plan up to $2,000 per month
• Student Debt Repayment – Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 toward qualified student loan
• Referral Rewards – Bonuses for introducing talented colleagues
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Strong mentorship, global training, and career development support
• Engaging Culture – Social events, volunteer and community service, professional development opportunities
• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood
• Global Mobility Program – Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore international offices
• Career Development – Access regional and global associate training programs
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans

Compensation

Salary range: $160,000 - $200,000. The range is based on skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and other factors. The range does not reflect geographic differentials.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We 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.