Complex Litigation Associate Attorney - Senior

Perkins Coie LLP; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 357,000 - 483,000; 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 senior-level associate (7-9 years) to join its Chambers-ranked product liability team, handling high-stakes litigation with a focus on aviation and transportation. This open posting covers all US offices.

The candidate will bring exceptional writing, case management, and leadership skills, along with strong academic credentials and a client-centered approach. Clerkship experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in high-stakes product liability litigation.
• Lead teams through all stages of litigation and manage cases.
• Coordinate pre-trial discovery, motions practice, experts, and trial preparation.
• Foster client service and contribute to a collaborative culture.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Case management

Team leadership

Academic credentials

Client service

Legal analysis

Clerkship experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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 senior-level associate (7-9 years of experience) to join our Chambers-ranked product liability team, defending clients in high-stakes, complex litigation matters of national and international significance, with an emphasis on the aviation and transportation industry sectors. This posting 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 managing cases and teams through all stages of litigation, including pre-trial discovery, motions practice, experts, and trial;
• 3. Ability to manage complex cases with minimal oversight;
• 4. Superior academic credentials and references;
• 5. Willingness to commit to excellent client service and a client-centered practice;
• 6. Comfort with analyzing complex legal issues, for example, jurisdictional, choice-of-law, and admiralty law issues;
• 7. 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 technical background in aerospace or mechanical engineering, computer science, or life sciences are especially encouraged to apply.

Annual Compensation: $420,000

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

#LI-Hybrid

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.