Complex Litigation Associate Attorney - Senior

Ashurst Perkins Coie; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 378,000 - 462,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave and holidays

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a senior-level associate (7-9 years) to join its Chambers-ranked product liability team, defending high-stakes matters with national and international significance. The ideal candidate will have strong writing, case-management, and client-service skills, plus comfort with complex legal issues including admiralty law.

The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and a client-centered practice across the aviation and transportation sectors, with

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills demonstrated by clerkship, law review, moot court, or publication.
• Experience managing cases and teams through all stages of litigation.
• 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, complex litigation matters with aviation and transportation industry focus.
• Manage cases and lead teams through discovery, motions, experts, and trial.
• Provide client-focused service with clear, strategic communication and collaboration.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies across national and international matters.
• Mentor junior associates and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Writing skills

Litigation management

Case management

Client service

Legal analysis

Clerkship experience

Aviation litigation

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

• Excellent writing skills, demonstrated by experience gained through a 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, for example, 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 technical background in aerospace or mechanical engineering, computer science, or life sciences are especially encouraged to apply.

• 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.
• Annual Compensation: $420,000

More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

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