Complex Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevel

WFB Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a mid-level associate (4-6 years of experience) to join our complex litigation group in the United States. The role focuses on defending clients in high-stakes matters with national and international significance, emphasizing product liability and commercial issues in aviation and transportation sectors.

Successful candidates will have strong writing, broad litigation experience, superior academics, and a client-centered approach.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in high-stakes, complex litigation matters.
• Handle product liability and commercial aviation/transportation matters.
• Collaborate in a tight-knit team focused on client service, critical thinking, and mentorship.

Skills

Excellent writing

Litigation experience

Analytical ability

Client service mindset

Clerkship experience

Strong academic credentials

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:

• Excellent writing skills, demonstrated by experience gained through a clerkship, law review, moot court or publication;
• Experience with all stages of litigation, including pre-trial discovery, motions practice, working with experts, and trial;
• Superior academic credentials;
• Willingness to commit to excellent client service and a client-centered practice;
• Comfort with analyzing complex legal issues, for example contractual, jurisdictional, choice-of-law, and admiralty law issues;
• 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.

Note: To apply and related instructions have been removed as part of the refinement process.

To maintain competitive compensation, Annual Compensation Range: $310,000 to 390,000 is offered. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. #LI-Hybrid

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