Complex Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevel
About the role
We are seeking a mid-level associate (4-6 years of experience) to join our complex litigation group, defending clients in high-stakes, complex litigation matters of national and international significance, with an emphasis on product liability and commercial matters involving the aviation and transportation industry sectors.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Excellent writing skills, demonstrated by experience gained through a clerkship, law review, moot court or publication
- Strong interest in aviation and/or a technical background in aerospace or mechanical engineering, computer science, or life sciences (encouraged but not required)
Qualifications
Qualified candidates should have a JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Skills
Strong analytical and research skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
Benefits
To apply, please attach your cover letter, resume, law school transcript and a writing sample.
Principals only. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits.
Annual Compensation Range: $310,000 to 390,000
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.