Overview In this role you will join a leading aviation litigation practice within a global law firm. You'll handle complex aviation-related disputes, with hybrid or fully remote options within California, collaborating with a dynamic, cross-border team. You'll drive research, drafting, and case development, contributing to high-stakes matters. This is a growth-focused opportunity with strong mentorship and professional development.
Compensation / Benefits- base salary $160,000-$200,000
- bonus eligibility (annual and performance-based)
- comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, life
- paid parental leave
- flexible paid time off
- 401(k)/retirement plans; student loan repayment support
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
Key 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 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
- excellent written and verbal communication
- strong attention to detail
- multi-tasking and prioritization
- Westlaw
- Lexis
- Nexis
