Associate Attorney, Aviation Group

Overview

This role is for an Associate to join the Aviation practice group. The position is based in the San Francisco office and is also available as a fully remote role from anywhere in California. Experience level targeted is 3–5 years.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, and briefs
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
• Draft opinion letters and status reports for clients
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis
• Draft interrogatories and document demands
• Review document collections in preparation for litigation
• Attend depositions, hearings, oral arguments, and mediations as required
• Submit filings to the court

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of California
• Federal court admission is a plus
• Litigation experience
• Aviation experience is an asset
• Excellent analytical and legal writing skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal court admission
• Aviation experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $160,000 - $200,000
• Performance bonuses, including an opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month through a monthly bonus plan, in addition to annual performance-based bonuses
• Flexible paid time off; attorneys are trusted to use professional judgment to take paid time off as needed
• Student debt repayment: eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan
• Referral rewards for introducing talented colleagues to the team
• Mentorship and career growth support
• Inclusive parental leave: six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for you and your family
• Robust disability coverage, including comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans

Location

• San Francisco office, with the option to work fully remote from anywhere in California

Additional Notes

• Employment consideration for qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest and conviction records will be provided in a manner consistent with applicable requirements, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
• The job description may be amended in accordance with changing business needs.