Hybrid Complex Litigation Associate — Aviation & High-Stakes

Perkins Coie LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Up to ten paid Holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a mid-level associate (4-6 years) to join its complex litigation group, defending clients in high-stakes matters of national and international significance, with emphasis on aviation and transportation product liability and commercial matters.

Successful candidates will have excellent writing skills, experience across all litigation stages, and a commitment to excellent client service. Clerkship experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills, demonstrated by experience gained through a 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, for example contractual, jurisdictional, choice-of-law, and admiralty law issues.
• Clerkship experience, especially at the appellate level, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join our complex litigation group to defend clients in high-stakes, complex litigation with national and international significance.
• Emphasis on product liability and commercial matters in aviation and transportation sectors.
• Collaborate with a tight-knit team dedicated to client service, critical thinking, collegiality, and mentorship.

Skills

Excellent writing

Litigation experience

Client service

Legal analysis

Clerkship experience

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a mid-level associate (4-6 years) to join its complex litigation group, defending clients in high-stakes matters of national and international significance, with emphasis on aviation and transportation product liability and commercial matters.

Successful candidates will have excellent writing skills, experience across all litigation stages, and a commitment to excellent client service. Clerkship experience is strongly preferred.