Clyde & Co seeks a first year
associate (but will also consider those with less than that) to join
our APH Products Liability Group insurance group in Kansas City or
St. Louis. This is an excellent opportunity for a first year
associate to work with experienced attorneys to gain hands on
experience and develop litigation skills.
This thriving practice represents and
advises national and international insurers in a broad range of
cases including a wide range of asbestos litigation and/or product
liability litigation.
What you'll do:
Taking depositions and attending hearings
Drafting pleadings and briefs
Preparing correspondence to colleagues
and clients
Conducting legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis
Reviewing document collections in
preparation for litigation.
We're looking for someone who:
Admitted to practice law in any state with the
ability to transfer a UBE score or waive into Illinois and/or
Missouri;
Excellent legal research, writing, and
verbal communication skills;
Exceptional attention to detail;
Strong organizational and time
management skills
What we offer:
Hybrid work schedule
Student loan reimbursement
Flexible time off & 11 paid holidays
per calendar year
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K Safe Harbor contribution
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Benefits
Minimum billable hours of 1,900 per year
with generous yearly bonus opportunities for high performers
Our Values:
Our values are the principles that guide
the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavors and strengthen our
delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one -We are a globally connected team of
talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients -We aim high and challenge ourselves to
deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the
center of everything we do
Celebrate difference -We help each other to be at our best
and believe our differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly -We seek new opportunities, take action
and learn as we go, recognizing that curiosity drives our
development and contributes to growth
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
endeavors 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.
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Clyde & Co US LLP. Please submit a
cover letter and resume to apply.
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.