Clyde & Co is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 1 to 4 years of
experience to work with their practice focused on the defense a myriad
of complex general liability matters, including (but not limited to)
New York Labor Law, premises liability, catastrophic injury,
hospitality, transportation, and negligent security. The ideal
candidate is proactive, motivated, and organized and possesses
superior writing skills. The Associate will interact with our clients,
and other domestic and international insurers in this space and in
relation to other latent type insurance claims.
Responsibilities
In this role you will:
Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters;
Take depositions, attending hearings, and mediations as required;
Draft and submit pleadings, motions and briefs;
Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients;
Conduct 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;
Actively and effectively report to our insurance carrier clients
and insureds;
Prepare cases for trial/mediation and participate in trial/mediation
Education and Experience
J.D. 2019-2022
Litigation experience
Experience taking depositions
Excellent academic credentials
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.
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.
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.
The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $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.
We offer a rewarding work environment that supports professional
growth and opportunities. We value diversity in our work place 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.
