Associate - Trial & Defense

Clyde • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Clyde & Co is seeking an insurance defense trial and litigation associate with 3 to 4 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. The 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. 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, monitor cases/trials and travel may be required.

Requirements

• J.D. 2021 - 2023
• Admission to the bar in Arizona
• Litigation experience
• Experience taking depositions
• Excellent academic credentials

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

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

• Student loan reimbursement
• Flexible time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K Safe Harbor contribution
• Life/AD&D Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance
• Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees