Associate

Clyde & Co•New York, NY

64d•$125,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Clyde & Co is seeking an insurance defense trial and litigation associate with 3- 6 years of experience to join our New York or Morristown 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 personal injury cases, bodily injury, civil litigation, property damage 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 New York and PA 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
3-6 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Trial experience

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