Associate Attorney

Clyde & Co•Chicago, IL

37d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clyde & Co is seeking a highly motivated attorney in Chicago with 2 - 5 years of experience in disputes, for a complex international involving liability defense and coverage litigation. This practice includes high exposure insurance coverage, catastrophic injury cases, bodily injury, wrongful death, commercial litigation, premise liability, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class action and trucking and transportation matters. The ideal candidate has litigation and trial experience, experience with various insurance policy forms, is proactive, motivated, creative and organized and possesses superior oral argument, research and writing skills. The position involves representation of international and domestic insurers with regards to all manner of liability policies, including fidelity, directors and officers, employment, professional, property, excess and commercial general liability policies. The opportunity is suited to someone who thrives within a busy, stimulating, and fast-paced team environment, and has a strong interest in working on complex insurance coverage litigation matters.

Requirements

Admission to the bar in Illinois
Extensive oral argument skills
Excellent creative strategy and strong legal writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
Possesses excellent academic credentials.
Is admitted to practice in Illinois.
Has experience in insurance coverage and coverage litigation.
Has excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
Has strong organizational and time-management skills.
Has the ability to simultaneously handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.
Has effective problem-solving skills.
Has the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

German speaking, and/or European experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Willingness to deal with liability and coverage matters
Manage a caseload of about 20 matters
Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
Draft, respond and manage discovery
Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, treaters and experts
Draft and argue motions
Prepare cases for mediation/trial including drafting pre-trial documents
Participate in mediation/trial
Actively and effectively report to our clients
Manage and supervise associates and paralegals
Represent clients in high-stakes disputes.
Work on non-insurance liability defense matters.
Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies, draft coverage opinions, and provide coverage advice to clients.
Conduct legal research, analyze findings, and draft memoranda.
Prepare and analyze pleadings, discovery, motions, supporting briefs, and legal correspondence regarding insurance coverage litigation.
Meet and confer with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
Take a proactive role in managing matters, deadlines, and communication with clients.