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Job Title Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate
Job Location New Jersey
Job Type Fee earners
Country/Territory United States
Region The Americas
Description

Clyde & Co is a leading, sector-focused global law firm with 440 partners, 1800 lawyers, 2500 legal professionals, and 4000 staff in over 50 offices and associated offices worldwide. The firm specializes in the sectors that move, build and power our connected world and the insurance that underpins it, including: transport, infrastructure, energy, trade & commodities and insurance. With a strong focus on developed and emerging markets, the firm has achieved compound average annual revenue growth of 15% over the last ten years, making it one of the fastest-growing law firms in the world with ambitious plans for further growth.

The Firm's Morristown Office seeks an insurance coverage litigation Attorney with 3-5 years of experience. Our New Jersey practice represents and advises national and international insurers in a broad range of coverage cases across the Unites States, including a wide range of complex insurance coverage matters, principally involving pollution, toxic tort, asbestos, construction defect, products liability, errors and omissions, and excess liability. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney who is able to work within a busy and fast-paced team environment and looking to grow.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Drafting pleadings and briefs;
  • Preparing correspondence to colleagues and clients;
  • Analyzing insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions and providing coverage recommendations for clients;
  • Conducting legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis;
  • Drafting interrogatories and document demands;
  • Reviewing document collections in preparation for litigation;
  • Attending depositions, hearings, and mediations as required;
  • Submitting filings to the court.

Education and Experience

  • JD/LLM;
  • Admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, additional admissions a plus;
  • Insurance coverage experience, ideally with General Liability policies or working on pollution and/or construction matters;
  • Litigation experience.

Skills and Ability

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

How To Apply

Thank you for your interest in Clyde & Co US LLP. Please submit a resume and cover letter to apply.

**Principals only**

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