Associate

About the role

Clyde & Co is seeking an insurance defense trial and litigation associate with 3–6 years of experience to join our New York or Morristown office. This practice is focused on the defense of high-exposure litigation across the nation, including trials, trial monitoring, and parachute trials, encompassing personal injury, bodily injury, civil litigation, and property damage matters. The ideal candidate has litigation and trial experience, is proactive, motivated, and organized, and possesses superior oral advocacy, research, and writing skills. The Associate will interact with clients, participate in and try cases, and monitor cases and trials.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 25–30 matters
• Take depositions, attend hearings, and mediations as required
• Draft and submit pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs
• Monitor trials and evaluate trial records for errors to be raised on appeal
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis
• Review and analyze documents and materials for production
• Review and analyze briefs and trial transcripts and develop arguments for appeals
• Evaluate insurance policies and analyze claims for potential coverage issues
• Actively investigate claims and prepare case-handling strategies
• Actively and effectively report to insurance carrier clients and insureds
• Prepare cases for trial/mediation and participate in trial/mediation

Education and Experience

• Admission to the New York and Pennsylvania bars
• Litigation experience
• Experience taking depositions
• Excellent academic credentials

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

This role may require out-of-state travel for trial and trial monitoring.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Flexible paid time off
• Referral rewards
• Mentorship and career growth through strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support
• Engaging culture with social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities
• Inclusive parental leave: six months fully paid for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood
• Global mobility program for client-facing events across North America and exploration of international offices
• Career development through regional and global associate training programs
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Robust disability coverage including comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans

Pay

The salary range for this position is $125,000–$150,000. The range takes into account skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.