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 differences 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.
This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who has an interest
in working on complex insurance and commercial disputes. This thriving
practice represents insurers in high-stakes disputes, litigating
coverage issues and defending insurers in bad faith disputes and
insurance class actions, in matters involving general liability
insurance, property and casualty insurance, directors and officers
liability insurance, first party property, professional liability
insurance, and life insurance.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished recent college graduate
interested in exploring the law and willing to commit to at least
two years before post-graduate work.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assisting in document review and organization
Preparation of privilege logs
Fact research
Assisting with depositions
Digesting deposition transcripts
Cite checking, (blue booking), shepardizing, fact-checking,
exhibit preparation, and proof-reading of briefs, court filings, and
other documents
Case maintenance (organization of files such as correspondence,
pleadings, discovery, etc.)
Reviewing court dockets (both electronically and in person)
Document and presentation preparation (utilizing Microsoft Office
Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and other software)
Assisting with witness interviews and communications
Calendar maintenance
Administrative work including billing, correspondence, reporting
to clients, answering incoming calls, and taking messages
Required Qualifications
Outstanding academic credentials
Strong written and communication skills
Intellectual curiosity
Well-developed organization and time management skills
Driven self-starter
Focus on objectives
Ability to handle a fast-paced environment
Willing and able to learn new software
Some prior litigation paralegal experience is a plus but is not necessary
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.
Thank you for your interest in Clyde & Co US LLP. Please submit a
cover letter and resume to apply.
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.
