Associate, Aviation Group

Clyde & Co US LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus opportunities

Student debt repayment

Referral rewards

Mentorship & career growth

Parental leave

Job summary

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

The role involves drafting pleadings, discovery responses, briefs and correspondence, conducting legal research, and attending depositions, hearings and mediations while benefiting from structured mentorship, regional training, and client-facing opportunities.

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 and legal writing skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

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

Why Join Us?

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive.

• 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.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm.

We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly.

We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves.

We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities.

We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

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.

Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

Learn more about our interview process.

A Note on Privacy

Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.

This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

We’re a global law firm working with businesses at the heart of global trade and commerce. But we’re so much more than that. Our collective drive, our pursuit of excellence and our ambition to do our best for our clients, and each other has fuelled our growth for over 90 years. Find out more about our firm. It’s an exciting time to work with us. With challenging cases, impactful client projects, growing teams and new offices, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment with rewarding outcomes. Collectively, we strive towards our shared goal of consistently delivering exceptional outcomes and bringing the best out in each other. Explore where you could work with us. Our early careers programmes differ from any other law firm, because of our rich learning experience coupled with our opportunities to work directly with clients. In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and collaborative mind to support the firm’s continued success and growth.

This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.