Clyde & Co has an opportunity in New Mexico for a senior
insurance coverage litigation attorney with 10+ years of experience.
Ideally, this attorney is located in Santa Fe or Albuquerque. We are
looking for a bright, ambitious, highly motivated lawyer, with
experience in complex insurance coverage litigation matters. Excellent
writing skills are a must.
Our Southwest regional practice represents and advises insurers in
coverage matters involving both property and liability insurance,
including CGL, professional liability, inland marine, construction
defects, and directors' and officers' liability. The firm represents
insurers in coverage and bad faith litigation in federal and state
courts throughout the Southwest.
Responsibilities
Draft pleadings and briefs;
Prepare and respond to written discovery
Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients;
Analyze insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions and
providing recommendations for clients;
Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis;
Attend and conduct depositions, hearings, and mediations as required;
Education and Experience Required
Admitted to practice and resident in New Mexico - additional
admission(s) a plus;
10+ years of insurance coverage experience;
Excellent academic credentials;
Solid work history.
Skills and Abilities Required
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;
Ability to work independently
Interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring skills;
Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;
Ability to handle time sensitive matters,;
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
Excellent organizational and time management skills;
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
The Firm
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.
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.
- 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.
