Complex Litigation Associate Attorney - Senior

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Personal medical leave

Parental leave

Up to ten paid Holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP in San Francisco seeks a senior-level associate (7-9 years) to join its Chambers-ranked product liability team, handling high-stakes litigation with aviation and transportation focus. This is open to all US offices.

The role requires excellent writing, strong case management skills, and a client-centered approach. Clerkship or appellate experience strongly preferred; opportunities for growth and mentorship within a collaborative culture.

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.
• Comfort with complex legal issues including jurisdiction, choice-of-law, and admiralty law.
• Clerkship experience, especially at the appellate level, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in high-stakes, complex litigation of national and international significance.
• Lead and manage cases through all stages of litigation, including discovery, motions, experts, and trial.
• Collaborate in aviation/transportation matters with a client-centered practice.
• Mentor junior team members and uphold collegial culture.

Skills

Legal writing

Litigation management

High-stakes litigation

Aviation/Transportation knowledge

Clerkship experience

Team leadership

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.