Associate - FIDO/Professional Liability Coverage

Clyde & Co • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Clyde & Co's Atlanta office seeks a highly motivated experienced attorney with 4+ years of experience in third-party insurance coverage advice and litigation. The position involves representation of international and domestic insurers with regards to a wide range of insurance products, including professional liability, director and officers', cyber-risk, media, 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 matters.

Requirements

• Excellent legal research, writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management 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
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
• Excellent academic credentials
• Admitted to practice in Georgia
• 4+ years of experience in complex third-party insurance coverage litigation matters
• Strong experience in professional liability
• Litigation experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in D&O and/or cyber-risk and media policies is a real plus

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions and providing coverage advice and recommendations to clients
• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda
• Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery, motions with supporting briefs and other legal correspondence
• Prepare formal correspondence to opposing counsel and other parties
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Retirement planning
• Wellbeing initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees