Associate - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co • San Francisco, CA

112d • $180,000 - $205,000

About The Position

Clyde & Co is seeking an associate with 5 to 8 years of strong litigation experience to join our San Francisco office. This practice is focused on the defense of public and private entities in high-exposure matters arising from employment disputes, personal injuries, claims of sexual abuse, commercial disputes, and class actions. 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

• Possess excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school
• Admission to the bar in California
• 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
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and submit pleadings and motions
• 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

• Healthcare
• Retirement planning
• Wellbeing initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees