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Palo Alto, California · USA job

Complex Litigation Associate Attorney - Senior

Perkins Coie

Palo Alto, California

Job description

Overview

As a senior associate in our Chambers-ranked product liability team, you will defend clients in high-stakes litigation with national and international reach, focusing on aviation and transportation sectors. You'll lead cases across all stages, mentor junior team members, and shape legal strategy with minimal supervision. You work closely with clients to deliver practical, client-centered service while navigating complex issues such as jurisdiction and admiralty law. This role offers exposure to large-scale matters at a renowned, collaborative firm that values growth and mentorship.

Compensation / Benefits
  • annual discretionary bonus
  • 401(k)
  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • paid parental leave
Responsibilities
  • Manage cases through all stages of litigation (discovery, motions, experts, trial)
  • Demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills with a track record from clerkship, law review, moot court, or publication
  • Oversee case teams with minimal oversight
  • Address complex legal issues (jurisdiction, choice-of-law, admiralty)
  • Contribute to a client-centered practice and high-quality client service
  • Mentor junior colleagues and foster a collaborative team culture
Key requirements
  • Excellent writing skills from clerkship, law review, moot court, or publication
  • Experience managing cases and teams through all stages of litigation
  • Ability to handle complex cases with minimal supervision
  • Superior academic credentials and references
  • Willingness to commit to excellent client service and client-centered practice
  • Comfort with complex legal analysis (jurisdiction, choice-of-law, admiralty)
  • Clerkship experience, especially at appellate level (strongly preferred)
  • Collegiality
  • Critical thinking
  • Client focus
  • Mentorship
  • Aviation/transportation sector experience
  • Technical background in aerospace/mechanical engineering, computer science, or life sciences (advantage)

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