Litigation Associate Attorney

Clyde & Co • New York, NY

5d • $130,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Clyde & Co is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to work with their practice focused on third-party property damage and construction defense litigation. The ideal candidate is proactive, motivated, and organized and possesses superior writing skills. Prior property damage and/or construction defense litigation experience is preferred. The Associate will interact with our clients, and other domestic and international insurers in this space and in relation to other latent type insurance claims.

Requirements

• J.D.
• 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

• Prior property damage and/or construction defense litigation experience

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 20-25 matters
• Take depositions, attending hearings, and mediations as required
• Draft and submit pleadings, motions and briefs
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis
• Draft discovery requests and discovery responses
• Review and analyze documents and materials for production
• 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
• Performance Bonuses
• Student Debt Repayment
• Referral Rewards
• Mentorship & Career Growth
• Engaging Culture
• Inclusive Parental Leave
• Global Mobility Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level