Complex Litigation Associate Attorney - Senior

Ashurst Perkins Coie•Palo Alto, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is a leading international law firm with a dynamic culture based on collaboration, dedication to serving clients, and mutual respect. They are recognized for a workplace culture where employees can grow and reach their full potential. This role is for a senior-level associate with 7-9 years of experience to join their Chambers-ranked product liability team. The position involves defending clients in high-stakes, complex litigation matters of national and international significance, with a focus on the aviation and transportation industry sectors. The team handles large, challenging matters for blue-chip companies and is committed to excellent client service, critical thinking, collegiality, and mentorship.

Requirements

7-9 years of experience.
Excellent writing skills, demonstrated by experience gained through a 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, for example, jurisdictional, choice-of-law, and admiralty law issues.

Nice To Haves

Clerkship experience, especially at the appellate level, is strongly preferred.
Strong interest in the field of aviation.
Technical background in aerospace or mechanical engineering, computer science, or life sciences.

Responsibilities

Defending clients in high-stakes, complex litigation matters of national and international significance.
Managing cases and teams through all stages of litigation, including pre-trial discovery, motions practice, experts, and trial.
Managing complex cases with minimal oversight.
Analyzing complex legal issues, such as jurisdictional, choice-of-law, and admiralty law issues.