Senior Associate/Senior Counsel Trial & Defense Attorney

Clyde & Co • Boston, MA

3d • $180,000 - $225,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Clyde & Co is seeking a Senior Associate or Senior Counsel litigation attorney with 7+ years of experience to work with its Trial & Defense practice in Boston. The ideal candidate is proactive, motivated, organized, and has superior writing skills. The attorney will handle litigation from the initial responsive pleading through trial or mediation, manage a caseload of 25–30 matters, and supervise associates and paralegals. The role requires admission to practice in Massachusetts and at least one other preferred state, litigation experience, and experience taking depositions.

The position offers hybrid work flexibility and a salary range of $180,000–$225,000. Clyde & Co describes its global organization as having 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals, and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience.
• Admitted to practice in Massachusetts and at least one, preferably more, of Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, or New Hampshire.
• J.D. 2019 or earlier.
• Litigation experience.
• Experience taking depositions.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence.

Nice To Haves

• Admission to practice in more than one of the following states: Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, or New Hampshire.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 25–30 matters.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court hearings and mediations.
• Draft and submit pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients.
• Conduct complex 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.
• Report actively and effectively to insurance carrier clients and insureds.
• Work on all aspects of litigation, from the initial responsive pleading through trial or mediation.
• Manage and supervise associates and paralegals.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility between remote and in-office work.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Annual performance-based bonuses and a monthly bonus plan with the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month.
• Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 toward a qualified higher education student loan.
• Referral bonuses.
• Mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Six months of fully paid parental leave for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Global mobility program with client-facing events across North America and opportunities to explore international offices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree