Clyde & Co
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This role may require out of state travel for trial and trial monitoring.
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.
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
Admission to the New York and PA bar
Litigation experience
Excellent academic credentials
Exceptional legal writing and communication skills;
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
This role may require out of state travel for trial and trial monitoring.
At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
Global Mobility Program – Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices.
Career Development: Access regional and global associate training and career development programs.
Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.
The salary range for this position is $125,000-$150,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
Our Commitment
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.
A Note on Privacy
Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.
If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.
This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
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