Complex Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Perkins Coie LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a mid-level associate (4-6 years) to bolster our complex litigation group, handling high-stakes matters of national and international significance with emphasis on product liability and commercial issues in aviation and transportation.

We defend blue-chip clients across multiple offices, maintaining a collaborative culture, mentorship, and client-focused service. Strong analytical and writing skills are essential, with clerkship experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing demonstrated through clerkship, law review, moot court, or publication.
• Experience with all stages of litigation: discovery, motions, experts, and trial.
• Superior academic credentials throughout legal training.
• Commitment to excellent client service and a client-focused practice.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues including contractual, jurisdictional, choice-of-law, and admiralty matters.
• Clerkship experience, especially at the appellate level, preferred.

Skills

Legal writing

Litigation experience

Clerkship experience

Academic excellence

Client service

Analytical reasoning

Education

Superior academic credentials

Job description

Job Description:

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune's Best Places to Work for 24 consecutive years. We have created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for a workplace culture in which all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

We are seeking a mid-level associate (4-6 years of experience) to join our complex litigation group, defending clients in high-stakes, complex litigation matters of national and international significance, with an emphasis on product liability and commercial matters involving the aviation and transportation industry sectors. This position is open to all US offices.

Successful candidates will have:

• 1. Excellent writing skills, demonstrated by experience gained through a clerkship, law review, moot court or publication;
• 2. Experience with all stages of litigation, including pre-trial discovery, motions practice, working with experts, and trial;
• 3. Superior academic credentials;
• 4. Willingness to commit to excellent client service and a client-centered practice;
• 5. Comfort with analyzing complex legal issues, for example contractual, jurisdictional, choice-of-law, and admiralty law issues;
• 6. Clerkship experience, especially at the appellate level, is strongly preferred.

Our team works on some of the largest, most challenging matters for blue-chip companies worldwide. We are a tight-knit team that is committed to excellent client service, critical thinking, collegiality, and mentorship.

Candidates with a strong interest in the field of aviation, and/or a technical background in aerospace or mechanical engineering, computer science, or life sciences are especially encouraged to apply, although such interest or experience is not a prerequisite.

Benefits:

• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

Annual Compensation Range: $310,000 to 390,000

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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