Junior Litigation Associate - Asbestos (Admitted in MA/NY)
Job Location
Boston
Job Type
Lawyers/Attorneys
Expertise
Litigation/Dispute Resolution
Description
Clyde & Co is seeking a Junior Litigation Attorney
with 1 to 3 years of experience to work with their practice focused
on the defense of complex product liability matters (environmental,
asbestos, talc, etc.) and disputes, working with our clients, and
other domestic and international insurers in this space and in
relation to other latent type insurance claims.
Location: Boston, MA
Responsibilities
You'll 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 requests;
Reviewing document collections in preparation for litigation;
Submitting filings to the court.
Education and Experience
J.D./LLM;
Admission to practice in Massachusetts and New York
is required;
Admission to other New England bars preferred;
Asbestos/toxic tort experience is preferred;
Skills and Ability
Exceptional legal writing and communication skills;
Strong interpersonal skills:
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
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, 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.
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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.
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