Senior Complex Litigation Associate Aviation & Transportation

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 378,000 - 462,000; 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

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP in Los Angeles seeks a senior-level associate (7-9 years) to join its Chambers-ranked product liability team, handling high-stakes national and international litigation in aviation and transportation sectors.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent writing skills, experience managing cases and teams through all stages of litigation, and a client-focused approach. Strong academic credentials and clerkship experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years of experience in high-stakes litigation.
• Experience managing cases and teams through all stages of litigation.
• Strong academic credentials; clerkship experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues including jurisdictional and admiralty law.
• Experience in aviation/transportation industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in national and international complex litigation matters.
• Manage teams through discovery, motions, experts, and trials.
• Provide excellent client service and strategic case oversight.

Skills

Legal writing

Case management

Team leadership

Client service

Complex litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP in Los Angeles seeks a senior-level associate (7-9 years) to join its Chambers-ranked product liability team, handling high-stakes national and international litigation in aviation and transportation sectors.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent writing skills, experience managing cases and teams through all stages of litigation, and a client-focused approach. Strong academic credentials and clerkship experience preferred.