Clyde & Co has an opportunity for a litigation attorney with 2-6
years of experience to join our product litigation and defense
practice. We are looking for bright litigators familiar with the
litigation process, and an excellent writer who is highly motivated
and proactive with their caseload—someone who will be able to act
independently throughout the discovery process and assist in trial,
with an interest in working on those matters.
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 and enable global
prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy,
trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, Clyde & Co
offers a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal
services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating
across the world. It is committed to operating in a responsible way by
progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects
the communities and clients it serves and provides an environment in
which everyone can realize their potential; using its legal and
professional skills to support its communities through pro bono work,
volunteering and charitable partnerships; and minimizing the impact it
has on the environment including through a commitment to the SBTi
Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction
targets. The firm has 490 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal
professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly 70 offices and
associated offices worldwide. For more information please visit www.clydeco.com.
The open position is for an attorney located Las Vegas, NV.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Taking depositions, arguing motions, and attending court hearings and
mediations as required;
Drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, discovery requests and
interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
Conducting complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and
drafting memoranda;
Preparing status reports and recommendations to clients;
Reviewing document collections in preparation for litigation;
Working on all aspects of litigation, from the initial responsive
pleading through trial.
Education and Experience
Experience in the field of products liability is ideal. Preferred
candidates will possess the following skills and characteristics:
Discovery and Law and Motion experience;
State and Federal court experience;
Excellent academic credentials and work history.
Skills and Ability
Superior writing, and analytical skills;
Strong Interpersonal skills;
Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;
Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously;
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
Excellent organizational and time management skills;
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Strong work ethic;
Attention to detail;
Capable of working within a team.
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
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.
