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Job Title
Entry Level Litigation Associate - Asbestos (Admitted in MO, IL or UBE)
Job Location
Kansas City
Job Type
Fee earners
Country/Territory
United States
Region
The Americas
Description
Clyde & Co is a leading,
sector-focused global law firm with 440 partners, 1800 lawyers, 2500
legal professionals, and 4000+ staff in over 50 offices and associated
offices worldwide. The firm specializes in the sectors that move,
build and power our connected world and the insurance that underpins
it, including: transport, infrastructure, energy, trade &
commodities and insurance. With a strong focus on developed and
emerging markets, the firm has achieved compound average annual
revenue growth of 15% over the last ten years, making it one of the
fastest-growing law firms in the world with ambitious plans for
further growth.
Clyde & Co is seeking an Entry Level
Litigation Associate to work with our practice based in Chicago, IL
focused on the defense of complex product liability matters and
commercial disputes, working with policyholders, brokers, London
Market and other domestic and international insurers in this space and
in relation to other latent type insurance claims. The attorney will
be based either in St Louis, MO (working 100% remotely) or in Kansas
City, MO (working on-site from our KC office and off-site).
The attorney must be admitted to
practice in Missouri (with a score of 266+) or Illinois.
Responsibilities
You will gain experience in:
Taking depositions, attending hearings, and mediations as required;
Drafting pleadings and briefs;
Preparing correspondence to colleagues and clients;
Conducting legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis;
Drafting interrogatories and document demands;
Reviewing document collections in preparation for litigation;
Submitting filings to the court.
Education and Experience
J.D./LLM;
Admission to practice in Illinois or Missouri (with a score of
266+) is required; UBE admission is a plus.
Commercial litigation experience is a plus;
Asbestos/toxic tort experience is a plus;
Court room experience including motions is a plus;
Trial experience is a plus.
Skills and Abilities
Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
How To Apply
Thank you for your interest in Clyde & Co US LLP. Please submit a
resume and cover letter to apply.
-Principals Only-
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.