Complex Litigation Associate — High-Stakes Aviation & Global Trials

Perkins Coie LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP seeks a mid-level associate (4-6 years) for the complex litigation group, focusing on high-stakes matters in aviation and transportation sectors. The role emphasizes product liability and commercial issues across national and international matters, with opportunities in various US offices.

The successful candidate will have excellent writing skills demonstrated through clerkships, law review, moot court or publications, plus experience across all stages of litigation and

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 (contractual, jurisdictional, choice-of-law, admiralty).
• Clerkship experience, especially at the appellate level, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in high-stakes, complex litigation matters of national and international significance.
• Work across aviation and transportation sector matters including product liability and commercial issues.
• Contribute to a tight-knit team with focus on client service, critical thinking, and mentorship.

Skills

Writing skills

Litigation experience

Discovery

Trial experience

Clerkship

Legal analysis

Job description

Perkins Coie LLP seeks a mid-level associate (4-6 years) for the complex litigation group, focusing on high-stakes matters in aviation and transportation sectors. The role emphasizes product liability and commercial issues across national and international matters, with opportunities in various US offices.

The successful candidate will have excellent writing skills demonstrated through clerkships, law review, moot court or publications, plus experience across all stages of litigation and