Associate Attorney - Aviation (California)

San Francisco, California
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeHybrid
Compensation$160000 - $200000 / yr

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - AVIATION

Aviation Litigation Practice Group
 
Location: California - San Francisco or fully remote from anywhere in California.
 
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Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Aviation Practice Group. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly regarded team handling complex aviation-related litigation matters. The position offers flexibility, with the option to work hybrid or fully remote within California, while collaborating with a dynamic and globally connected legal team.

 


 

Candidate Profile

  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
  • Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
  • 3-5 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
  • Aviation industry experience is a plus
  • Federal court admission is a plus
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

 


 

Key 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 significant 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 with efficiency and precision
 

 

Why Join Us?

This is a compelling opportunity to join a leading aviation practice known for handling sophisticated, high-stakes litigation. You’ll work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative and supportive environment that values professional development and mentorship. The firm offers flexibility in work arrangements, a strong commitment to career growth, and the chance to engage in meaningful, complex legal work within a global platform.

The team is known for its deep subject-matter expertise, strong mentorship, and collaborative environment. For attorneys seeking to build a career in complex litigation within a high-performing yet collegial practice, this role provides exceptional training, professional development, and long-term advancement potential.

 

 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual Salary: Expected annual base salary range of $160,000–$200,000, as determined by experience and market factors
  • Annual Performance-based and Monthly Bonus Eligibility
  • Comprehensive 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

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript for consideration.

 


 
 
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

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