Senior Complex Litig. Associate - Aviation Product Liability

Perkins Coie LLP; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 357,000 - 483,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP in the United States seeks a senior-level associate (7-9 years) to join our Chambers-ranked product liability team, defending high-stakes matters with national and international significance, especially in aviation and transportation.

The position is open to all US offices and focuses on client service, collaboration, and providing strategic, rigorous litigation leadership.

Candidates with strong writing, case management, and leadership skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills demonstrated by 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, including jurisdictional, choice-of-law, and admiralty law.
• Clerkship experience, especially at the appellate level, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases and teams through all stages of litigation and coordinate across departments.
• Oversee pre-trial discovery, motions, expert preparation, and trial logistics.
• Provide superior client service and maintain a client-centered practice.

Skills

Legal writing

Case management

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Client service

Appellate experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Perkins Coie LLP in the United States seeks a senior-level associate (7-9 years) to join our Chambers-ranked product liability team, defending high-stakes matters with national and international significance, especially in aviation and transportation.

The position is open to all US offices and focuses on client service, collaboration, and providing strategic, rigorous litigation leadership.

Candidates with strong writing, case management, and leadership skills are encouraged to apply.