Hybrid Aviation & Complex Litigation Associate

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 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.