Associate Attorney - Litigation (California)

Overview

This role is for a CA Litigation Associate Attorney – Aviation Interest to join the organization’s Aviation Practice Group.

Location: California – San Francisco, or fully remote from anywhere in California (hybrid/remote).

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare detailed analyses
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Interview clients, eyewitnesses, and other relevant parties
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reporting to clients regarding case status and strategy
• Engage in direct communication with clients and insurers
• Assist in all phases of case development, litigation strategy, and trial preparation
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives efficiently and precisely

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 3+ years of substantive litigation experience
• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, and legal briefs
• Strong legal research skills using platforms such as Westlaw, Lexis, or Nexis
• Experience preparing correspondence, opinion letters, and client reports
• Ability to manage document review and discovery processes
• Courtroom exposure, including depositions, hearings, and mediations, is preferred
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Aviation industry experience
• Federal court admission

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary: $160,000–$200,000 (expected range; determined by experience and market factors)
• Bonus eligibility: Annual performance-based and monthly bonus eligibility
• Benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; flexible paid time off; wellness programs; 401(k)/retirement plans; student loan repayment support; and additional firm-sponsored perks

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Law school transcript

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.