Associate Attorney, Aviation Group

Overview

This role is for an Associate (3–5 years of experience) in the Aviation practice group for the San Francisco office. The position may also be fully remote from anywhere in California.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting pleadings, discovery responses, and briefs
• Preparing correspondence to colleagues and clients
• Drafting opinion letters and status reports for clients
• Conducting legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis
• Drafting interrogatories and document demands
• Reviewing document collections in preparation for litigation
• Attending depositions, hearings, oral arguments, and mediations as required
• Submitting filings to the court

Requirements

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $160,000 - $200,000

Benefits include:

• Hybrid work flexibility with a balance between remote and in-office work
• Flexible paid time off (attorneys trusted to use professional judgment)
• 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
• 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
• Mentorship and career growth support, including global training programs
• Inclusive parental leave: six months fully paid for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood
• Global mobility program to participate in client-facing events across North America and explore international offices
• 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
• Referral, volunteering/community, and professional development opportunities

Location

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

Additional Information

Employment consideration for qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest and conviction records will be made in a manner consistent with applicable requirements, including the FCIHO and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.