Associate, Aviation Group

Clyde & Co; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Flexible Paid Time Off

Performance Bonuses up to $2,000 per月

Student Debt Repayment – $250 monthly

Referral Rewards

Mentorship & Career Growth

Engaging Culture

Parental Leave – 6 months paid

Global Mobility Program

Career Development

Health Benefits

Disability Coverage

Job summary

Clyde & Co's San Francisco office is seeking an Associate with 3-4 years of experience for our Aviation practice group. The role focuses on drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, conducting legal research, and assisting with depositions and court filings.

Requirements include a J.D. from an accredited law school, admission to the California bar, and strong writing and communication skills. Federal court admission is a plus, and aviation experience is valued.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in 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

• 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

Skills

Litigation experience

Aviation experience

Analytical writing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

The San Francisco office of Clyde & Co seeks an Associate with 3-4 years of experience for our Aviation practice group.

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 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 – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
• Performance Bonuses – In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!
• Student Debt Repayment – Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan.
• Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and 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 our international offices.
• Career Development – Access regional and global associate training and career development 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.

The salary range for this position is $185,000 - $205,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

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 proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work.