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Job Title
Litigation Associate - Aviation (Admitted in NY)
Job Location
New York
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.
Join the World's premier aviation law firm. Clyde & Co has an
opportunity for a litigation attorney admitted in New York with 1-3
years of experience to join our aviation, aerospace and transportation
litigation and regulatory practice. We are looking for a bright
attorney 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.
Our team is passionate about our practice and committed to
efficiently and effectively meeting litigation and client driven
deadlines. This practice includes
representing airlines; airports; municipalities; government
contractors; manufacturers of commercial, aviation, space and
military products; and their insurers.
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 aviation and/or products liability is
ideal. Preferred candidates will possess the following skills and characteristics:
Admitted to practice in New York;
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.
How To Apply
Thank you for your interest in Clyde & Co US LLP. Please submit a
resume and cover letter to apply.
**Principals only**
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.