Associate Attorney - Litigation Aviation (CA)

Pernini Legal, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a CA Litigation Associate Attorney in the Aviation Interest area.

The role offers hybrid/remote work within California and involves handling complex aviation-related litigation with a national and global firm, requiring strong research, writing, and trial preparation skills. The candidate should have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, be admitted to the California Bar in good standing, and possess 3-4 years of substantive litigation experience, including drafting

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active California Bar Admission, in good standing.
• 3-4 years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, and legal briefs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare detailed analyses.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Interview clients, eyewitnesses, and other relevant parties.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reporting to clients regarding case status and strategy.
• Engage in significant direct communication with clients and insurers.
• Assist in all phases of case development, litigation strategy, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives with efficiency and precision.

Skills

Legal research

Pleadings drafting

Discovery management

Deposition experience

Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

California Bar Admission

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Nexis

Job description

CA LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - AVIATION INTEREST

Aviation Litigation Practice Group

Location: California - San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine

HYBRID/REMOTE

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Aviation Practice Group. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly regarded team handling complex aviation-related litigation matters. The position offers flexibility, with the option to work hybrid or fully remote within California, while collaborating with a dynamic and globally connected legal team.

Candidate Profile

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 3-4 years of substantive litigation experience
• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, and legal briefs
• Strong legal research skills using platforms such as Westlaw, Lexis, or Nexis
• Experience preparing correspondence, opinion letters, and client reports
• Ability to manage document review and discovery processes
• Courtroom exposure, including depositions, hearings, and mediations, is preferred
• Aviation industry experience is a plus
• Federal court admission is a plus
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare detailed analyses
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Interview clients, eyewitnesses, and other relevant parties
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reporting to clients regarding case status and strategy
• Engage in significant direct communication with clients and insurers
• Assist in all phases of case development, litigation strategy, and trial preparation
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives with efficiency and precision

Why Join Us?

This is a compelling opportunity to join a leading aviation practice known for handling sophisticated, high-stakes litigation. You’ll work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative and supportive environment that values professional development and mentorship. The firm offers flexibility in work arrangements, a strong commitment to career growth, and the chance to engage in meaningful, complex legal work within a global platform.

The team is known for its deep subject-matter expertise, strong mentorship, and collaborative environment. For attorneys seeking to build a career in complex litigation within a high-performing yet collegial practice, this role provides exceptional training, professional development, and long-term advancement potential.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: Expected annual base salary range of $185,000–$205,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Annual Performance-based and Monthly Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; flexible paid time off; wellness programs; 401(k)/retirement plans; student loan repayment support; and additional firm-sponsored perks