Associate Attorney - Aviation (California)

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 litigation. The position offers flexibility, with the option to work in a hybrid or fully remote capacity within California, while collaborating with a dynamic and globally connected legal team.

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

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