Associate Attorney - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co•Chicago, IL

6d•$135,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Clyde & Co is seeking an Associate Attorney to support its Trial & Defense practice in the Chicago office. The practice handles catastrophic and bodily injury cases, complex business and commercial litigation, premises liability, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class actions and mass torts, and trucking and transportation matters. The ideal candidate is proactive, motivated, organized, and experienced in litigation and trials; coverage experience is a plus. The role involves analyzing insurance policies, preparing coverage opinions and recommendations, conducting legal research and analysis, drafting legal documents, and attending depositions, hearings, and mediations as required. The position offers hybrid work flexibility and professional development, mentorship, and benefits. The stated salary range is $135,000–$150,000; compensation decisions consider factors such as skills, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and business needs.

Requirements

Admission to the Illinois Bar.
2–3 years of experience.
Excellent academic credentials.
Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Litigation and trial experience.

Nice To Haves

Coverage experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze insurance policies, draft coverage opinions, and provide clients with coverage advice and recommendations.
Conduct complex legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda.
Draft and review pleadings, memoranda, briefs, discovery, motions with supporting briefs, and other legal correspondence.
Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required.

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility.
Flexible paid time off.
Annual performance-based bonuses and a monthly bonus plan offering the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month.
Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 toward a qualified higher education student loan.
Referral bonuses.
Mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
Social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
$300 per calendar year for wellness activities and a Wellbeing Day.
Six months of fully paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
Opportunities to participate in client-facing events across North America and explore international offices.