Complex Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Perkins Coie LLP; San Francisco (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

Perkins Coie LLP seeks a mid-level associate (4-6 years) for our complex litigation group. The role defends clients in high-stakes matters with national and international significance, emphasizing product liability and commercial aviation/transportation issues across US offices.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent writing, broad litigation experience, and strong academic credentials, with a client-centric approach and the ability to analyze complex legal issues.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills demonstrated through clerkship, law review, moot court or publication.
• Experience with all stages of litigation: pre-trial discovery, motions, experts, trial.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Commitment to excellent client service and client-centered practice.
• Comfort with analyzing complex legal issues: contracts, jurisdiction, choice-of-law, admiralty.
• Clerkship experience, especially at the appellate level, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in high-stakes, complex litigation matters.
• Handle all stages of litigation from discovery through trial.
• Collaborate with teams across offices to achieve client goals.

Skills

Writing skills

Litigation experience

Client service orientation

Analytical ability

Clerkship experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Law review / moot court experience

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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