Clyde & Co has an opportunity for a Junior Associate with 1 - 2
years of experience, to be located in Miami. We are looking for a
bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and
proactive with their caseload—someone who will be able to act
independently and comfortable taking on a leadership role with their
cases, with experience and an interest in working on complex insurance
coverage litigation matters, and who is comfortable with client
interaction with high level executives of major insurance companies.
The position involves representation of insurers in complex
commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters, including the
defense of consumer class actions against insurers, coverage disputes
pertaining to general liability and product liability cases, premises
liability and insurance coverage claims. This is an excellent
opportunity for an experienced attorney who is able to work within a
busy and fast-paced team environment, and looking to grow.
Responsibilities
Develop litigation strategy for insurance coverage litigation
business disputes and class-actions;
Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and
draft memoranda;
Analyze insurance policies, draft analyses of coverage issues and
provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients;
Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, interrogatories, and
other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
Take and defend depositions;
Attend court hearings and mediations;
Document review;
Work on all aspects of pretrial to trial;
Manage and supervise associates and paralegals
Interact with clients.
Education and Experience Required
Admission to practice in Florida.
1 - 2 years of insurance coverage litigation experience,
particularly with commercial general liability policies;
State and federal court experience;
Excellent academic credentials;
Solid work history.
Skills and Abilities Required
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;
Interpersonal, leadership and mentoring skills;
Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;
Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously;
Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
Excellent organizational and time management skills;
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 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 difference 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.
-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.
