Associate - Liability & Excess Coverage

Clyde & Co•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$160,000 - $215,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Clyde & Co is a global law firm that provides service to clients in its core sectors of insurance, transportation, energy, infrastructure, and trade & commodities. Our California-based insurance coverage team is seeking an Insurance Coverage Associate with 3-9 years of experience. The position involves representation of domestic insurers with regard to coverage advice and litigation involving commercial general liability and excess policies. What you'll do: 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.

Requirements

Possesses excellent academic credentials
Admitted to practice in California
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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
Performance Bonuses – In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!
Student Debt Repayment - Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan.
Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as a Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
Global Mobility Program – Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices.