Associate - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Clyde & Co is seeking an Associate with 1-3 years of strong litigation experience to join our Pheonix team. The practice encompasses transportation liability, professional liability, general liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases, with this role collaborating closely with our Transportation and Product Liability practice group. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience taking and defending depositions, drafting and responding to discovery, preparing and arguing motions, and preparing pre-trial documents. The associate must be proactive, motivated and organized, and must possess excellent research and writing skills. The associate will be expected to interact with opposing counsel and clients in a positive and professional manner.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of strong litigation experience
• Possess excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school
• Admission to the bar in Arizona
• Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Effective oral advocate
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters
• Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
• Draft and respond to discovery
• Review and analyze documents for production
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and submit pleadings and motion
• Attend hearings and argue motions
• Draft pre-trial and trial documents
• Prepare cases for mediation/trial, and participate in mediation/trial
• Actively and effectively report to our clients

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Flexibility
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonuses
• Student Debt Repayment
• Referral Rewards
• Mentorship & Career Growth
• Engaging Culture
• Wellbeing Benefits
• Inclusive Parental Leave
• Global Mobility Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree