Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organizations
successfully navigate risk and maximize opportunity in the sectors
that underpin global trade and commercial activity.When you work at
Clyde & Co,you join a team of 490 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, forbothour clients and our firm. Wework 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.
Clyde & Co has an opportunity for a Senior Insurance Coverage
Litigation Attorney/ Senior Counsel with 10+ years' experience, to be
located in either San Francisco, Los Angeles or Irvine, CA. We are
looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly
motivated and proactive with their caseload—someone who will be able
to act independently and comfortable taking on a leadership role with
their cases, with experience and an interest in working on complex
insurance coverage litigation matters, and who is comfortable with
client interaction with high level executives of major insurance companies.
The position involves representation of insurers in complex
commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters, including the
defense of consumer class actions against insurers, coverage disputes
pertaining to general liability and professional liability policies,
and bad faith coverage litigation. 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
Develop litigation strategy for insurance coverage litigation
business disputes and class-actions;
Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and
draft memoranda;
Analyze insurance policies, draft analyses of coverage issues and
provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients;
Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, interrogatories, and
other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
Take and defend depositions;
Attend court hearings and mediations;
Document review;
Work on all aspects of pretrial to trial;
Manage and supervise associates and paralegals
Interact with clients.
Education and Experience Required
Admission to practice in California.
8+ years of insurance coverage litigation experience, particularly
with commercial general liability policies;
State and federal court experience;
Excellent academic credentials;
Solid work history.
Skills and Abilities Required
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;
Interpersonal, leadership and mentoring skills;
Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;
Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously;
Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
Excellent organizational and time management skills;
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Benefits offered include student loan reimbursement; flexible time
off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K Safe Harbor
contribution; Life/AD&D Disability; Flexible Spending Account;
Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance; Supplemental Critical Illness
Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Commuter Benefits.
The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000. 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.
We offer a rewarding work environment that supports professional
growth and opportunities. We value diversity in our workplace and it
is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign,
compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to
race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis
protected by applicable law.
This is the job description as constituted at present; however,
the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance
with the changing needs of the business.
