Associate – Specialty (Insurance Coverage)
About The Position
Clyde & Co seeks a highly motivated and bright attorney with 1-3 years of experience. We are looking for an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive, with an interest in working on complex insurance coverage litigation matters. Our hiring practice group represents international and domestic insurers in complex insurance coverage litigation matters with regards to all manner of liability policies, including commercial general liability, and focuses on insurance for industries that drive Southern California's industries: construction, energy, entertainment and maritime.
Requirements
- Excellent academic credentials
- Admitted to practice in California
- Ideally 1-3 years of experience in complex insurance coverage litigation matters
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Admitted to other states (particularly TX, NY, WA, or CO) is an asset
- Experience in commercial general liability is preferred
- Federal court experience
Responsibilities
- Analyze insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions and providing coverage advice and recommendations
- 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
- 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.
- Retirement Benefits – Starts on day one and 100% vested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
