Associate - Trial & Defense
About The Position
Clyde & Co is seeking an insurance defense trial and litigation associate with 0 to 3 years of experience to join our Phoenix office. This practice is focused on the defense of a myriad of high exposure litigation across the nation, including trials, trial monitoring, and parachute trials. 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. The Associate will interact with our clients, participate in and try cases, and monitor cases and trials.
Requirements
- Admission to the Illinois bar
- Litigation experience
- Experience taking depositions
- Excellent academic credentials
- Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
Nice To Haves
- 0 to 3 years of experience
- Litigation and trial experience
- Proactive, motivated, and organized
- Superior oral argument, research and writing skills
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters
- Take depositions, attending hearings, and mediations as required
- Draft and submit pleadings, discovery, motions and briefs
- Monitor trials, evaluate trial record for errors to be raised on appeal
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis
- Review and analyze documents and materials for production
- Review and analyze briefs and trial transcripts and develop arguments for appeals
- Evaluate insurance policies and analyze claims for potential coverage issues
- Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
- Actively and effectively report to our insurance carrier clients and insureds
- Prepare cases for trial/mediation and participate in trial/mediation
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Flexibility
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Referral Rewards
- Mentorship & Career Growth
- Engaging Culture
- Inclusive Parental Leave
- Global Mobility Program
- Career Development
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Robust Disability Coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
