Senior Complex Litigator – Aviation & Transportation

Ashurst Perkins Coie; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 378,000 - 462,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave and holidays

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a senior-level associate (7-9 years) to join its Chambers-ranked product liability team, defending high-stakes matters with national and international significance. The ideal candidate will have strong writing, case-management, and client-service skills, plus comfort with complex legal issues including admiralty law.

The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and a client-centered practice across the aviation and transportation sectors, with

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills demonstrated by clerkship, law review, moot court, or publication.
• Experience managing cases and teams through all stages of litigation.
• 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, e.g., 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 with aviation and transportation industry focus.
• Manage cases and lead teams through discovery, motions, experts, and trial.
• Provide client-focused service with clear, strategic communication and collaboration.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies across national and international matters.
• Mentor junior associates and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Writing skills

Litigation management

Case management

Client service

Legal analysis

Clerkship experience

Aviation litigation

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a senior-level associate (7-9 years) to join its Chambers-ranked product liability team, defending high-stakes matters with national and international significance. The ideal candidate will have strong writing, case-management, and client-service skills, plus comfort with complex legal issues including admiralty law.

The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and a client-centered practice across the aviation and transportation sectors, with