Senior Complex Litigator - Product Liability (Aviation)

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Bellevue (WA); 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

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a senior-level associate with 7-9 years of experience to join our Chambers-ranked product liability team. The role defends clients in high-stakes, complex litigation matters with a national and international scope, emphasizing aviation and transportation sectors.

We value excellent writing, case management skills, and the ability to handle complex legal issues with minimal oversight. Strong academic credentials and a client-focused approach are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills demonstrated through clerkship, law review, moot court, or publication.
• Experience managing cases and teams through all stages of litigation, including pre-trial discovery, motions, experts, and trial.
• Ability to manage complex cases with minimal oversight.
• Superior academic credentials and references.
• Commitment to excellent client service and client-centered practice.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in high-stakes, complex litigation matters with aviation and transportation industry focus.
• Manage cases and teams through all stages of litigation from discovery to trial.
• Analyze jurisdictional, choice-of-law, and admiralty issues.
• Provide mentorship and uphold client service standards.

Skills

Legal writing

Litigation management

Client service

Complex issues analysis

Clerkship experience

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a senior-level associate with 7-9 years of experience to join our Chambers-ranked product liability team. The role defends clients in high-stakes, complex litigation matters with a national and international scope, emphasizing aviation and transportation sectors.

We value excellent writing, case management skills, and the ability to handle complex legal issues with minimal oversight. Strong academic credentials and a client-focused approach are required.