The San Francisco office of Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a nonpartnership-track litigation associate with at least 3-5 years of experience to join its asbestos / product liability team. To be considered, candidates must be members of the California State Bar, have excellent academic credentials and strong written and verbal communication skills. A strong product liability background with significant experience handling complex asbestos litigation is required. Candidates must have experience arguing motions, managing discovery, taking both percipient and expert depositions, and managing cases and settlement conferences. Demonstrated writing and motion preparation experience is required. Principals only.