Clyde & Co has an opportunity
for a Junior Associate with 1 - 3 years of experience, to be located
in Miami. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent
writer who is highly motivated and proactive with their caseload.
Ideally the team are looking for someone with some experience and an
interest in working on complex insurance litigation matters, but
they will also consider a candidate straight out of law school
providing that they show sufficient interest in this area of work.
The position involves
representation of insurers in complex litigation matters, including
general liability and product liability cases, premises liability
and insurance coverage claims. This is an excellent opportunity for
an enthusiastic and dynamic attorney who is able to work within a
busy and fast-paced team environment, and looking to grow.
Responsibilities
Conduct complex and rigorous
legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda;
Analyze insurance policies,
draft analyses and provide 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;
Interact with clients.
Education and Experience Required
Admission to practice in Florida.
1 - 3 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.
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.
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.
