Associate - Trial & Defense
About The Position
Clyde & Co is seeking an Coverage Litigation Attorney to support our Trial & Defense practice. This practice includes catastrophic injury cases, bodily injury, complex business and commercial litigation, premise liability, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class action and mass tort, and trucking and transportation matters. The ideal candidate has litigation and trial experience, is proactive, motivated, and organized and possesses superior oral argument, research and writing skills. This role is available in Phoenix, AZ or Chicago, IL. Responsibilities In this role you will: Analyze insurance policies, draft coverage opinions and provide coverage advice and recommendations for 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; Attending depositions, hearings and mediations as required.
Requirements
- Admission to the Arizona or Illinois Bar
- 3-4 years of coverage litigation experience
- Excellent academic credentials
- Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
Responsibilities
- Analyze insurance policies, draft coverage opinions and provide coverage advice and recommendations for 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
- Attending 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
