Senior Associate - Aviation Liability

Clyde & Co•Phoenix, AZ

62d•$195,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Clyde & Co has an opportunity for a litigation attorney with 5+ years of experience to join our aviation, aerospace, automotive, and product litigation and regulatory practice. We are looking for bright litigators familiar with the litigation process, and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive with their caseload-someone who will be able to act independently throughout the discovery process and assist in trial, with an interest in working on those matters. Our team is passionate about our practice and committed to efficiently and effectively meeting litigation and client-driven deadlines. This practice includes representing airlines; airports; municipalities; automotive manufacturers; government contractors; retailers; manufacturers of commercial, aviation, space, military, and consumer products; and their insurers. The open position is for an attorney located in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco but we are also open to other locations (must be licensed to practice in California) elsewhere for the right candidate.

Requirements

JD from a reputable law school with excellent academic credentials
Discovery and Law and Motion experience
Experience with California Lemon Law, including the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
State and Federal court experience
Licensed in CA and/or AZ
Superior writing, and analytical skills
Strong Interpersonal skills
Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature
Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Strong work ethic
Attention to detail
Capable of working within a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the field of aviation, products liability, and automotive warranty is ideal.

Responsibilities

Taking depositions, arguing motions, and attending court hearings and mediations as required
Drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, discovery requests and interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents
Conducting complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and drafting memoranda
Preparing status reports and recommendations to clients
Reviewing document collections in preparation for litigation
Working on all aspects of litigation, from the initial responsive pleading through trial.