Complex Litigation Associate Attorney - Senior (Palo Alto)

Job Description:Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune’s Best Places to Work for 24 consecutive years. We have created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for a workplace culture in which all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.We are seeking a senior-level associate (7-9 years of experience) to join our Chambers-ranked product liability team, defending clients in high-stakes, complex litigation matters of national and international significance, with an emphasis on the aviation and transportation industry sectors. This posting is open to all US offices.Successful candidates will have:1. Excellent writing skills, demonstrated by experience gained through a clerkship, law review, moot court, or publication;2. Experience managing cases and teams through all stages of litigation, including pre-trial discovery, motions practice, experts, and trial;3. Ability to manage complex cases with minimal oversight;4. Superior academic credentials and references;5. Willingness to commit to excellent client service and a client-centered practice;6. Comfort with analyzing complex legal issues, for example, jurisdictional, choice-of-law, and admiralty law issues;7. Clerkship experience, especially at the appellate level, is strongly preferred.Our team works on some of the largest, most challenging matters for blue-chip companies worldwide. We are a tight-knit team that is committed to excellent client service, critical thinking, collegiality, and mentorship.Candidates with a strong interest in the field of aviation, and/or technical background in aerospace or mechanical engineering, computer science, or life sciences are especially encouraged to apply.To apply, please attach your cover letter, resume, law school transcript and a writing sample. Principals only.This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.Annual Compensation: $420,000 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.​#LI-HybridSummaryLocation: Washington, D.C.; Palo Alto, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; San Diego, CA; Portland, OR; Phoenix, AZ; Madison, WI; Denver, CO; Dallas, TX; Boise, ID; Bellevue, WA; Austin, TX; Seattle, WAType: Full time