Join the World's premier aviation law firm. Clyde & Co has an
opportunity for a litigation attorney with 2-4 years of experience to
join our aviation, aerospace and products liability practice. We are
looking for bright litigators familiar with the litigation process,
and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive with
their caseload—someone who will be able to act independently
throughout the discovery process and assist in trial, with an interest
in working on those matters.
Our team is passionate about our practice and committed to
efficiently and effectively meeting litigation and client driven
deadlines. This practice includes representing airlines; airports;
municipalities; government contractors; retailers; manufacturers of
commercial, aviation, space, military, and consumer products; and
their insurers.
The open position is for an attorney located in Los Angeles,
Orange County or San Francisco, but we are also open to other
locations in California for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Taking depositions, arguing motions, and attending court hearings
and mediations as required;
Drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, discovery requests and
interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
Conducting complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and
drafting memoranda;
Preparing status reports and recommendations to clients;
Reviewing document collections in preparation for litigation;
Working on all aspects of litigation, from the initial responsive
pleading through trial.
Education and Experience
Experience in the field of aviation and/or products liability
is ideal. Preferred candidates will possess the following skills and characteristics:
Discovery and Law and Motion experience;
State and Federal court experience;
Excellent academic credentials and work history.
Skills and Ability
Superior writing, and analytical skills;
Strong Interpersonal skills;
Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;
Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously;
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
Excellent organizational and time management skills;
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Strong work ethic;
Attention to detail;
Capable of working within a team.
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organizations
successfully navigate risk and maximize opportunity in the sectors
that underpin global trade and commercial activity and enable global
prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy,
trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, Clyde & Co
offers a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal
services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating
across the world. It is committed to operating in a responsible way by
progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects
the communities and clients it serves and provides an environment in
which everyone can realize their potential; using its legal and
professional skills to support its communities through pro bono work,
volunteering and charitable partnerships; and minimizing the impact it
has on the environment including through a commitment to the SBTi
Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction
targets. The firm has 490 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal
professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly 70 offices and
associated offices worldwide. For more information please visitwww.clydeco.com.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite
us in our endeavors and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and
our firm. We:
Work as one - We are a globally connected team of
talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients - We aim high and challenge
ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them
at the center of everything we do
Celebrate difference - We help each other to be at
our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly - We seek new opportunities, take action
and learn as we go, recognizing that curiosity drives our
development and contributes to growth
Benefits offered include student loan reimbursement; flexible time
off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K Safe Harbor
contribution; Life/AD&D Disability; Flexible Spending Account;
Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance; Supplemental Critical Illness
Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Commuter Benefits.
The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $180,000 for San
Francisco; $155,000 - $175,000 for Los Angeles; and $150,000 -
$170,000 for Orange County. The range for this role takes into account
the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation
decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and
training; licensure and certifications; and other business and
organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been
adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with
the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical
for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role
and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and
circumstances of each case.
**Principals only**
It is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign,
compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to
race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis
protected by applicable law.
