Associate Attorney

About the role

Clyde & Co US LLP is seeking a litigation attorney to join its growing Seattle office. The Seattle team represents insurers in complex first‑party and third‑party coverage disputes and bad‑faith litigation, with a particular focus on large‑scale environmental, toxic‑tort, and mass‑tort coverage matters. Attorneys work directly with clients, develop litigation strategy, and assume meaningful responsibility on significant matters from the outset, advising on coverage issues across commercial, environmental, property, homeowner, and automobile insurance policies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of complex litigation, from case inception through resolution, including trial preparation and trial support.
• Collaborate directly with partners and clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment, coverage analysis, and case management.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, and other litigation‑related documents.
• Assist with insurance coverage analysis, coverage opinions, reservation‑of‑rights letters, and bad‑faith matters.
• Work on sophisticated insurance coverage disputes, including environmental, toxic‑tort, and mass‑tort claims.
• Engage with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders.
• Attend and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings.
• Take an active role in managing matters, developing litigation strategy, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements

• Admission to practice in Washington or Oregon and good standing with the applicable state bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and sound professional judgment.
• Motivation to take ownership of matters and work directly with clients.
• Experience with, or a strong interest in, insurance coverage, bad‑faith, environmental coverage, and complex commercial litigation.

Pay

Salary ranges depend on the level at which the candidate is hired:

• Associate: $135,000 – $190,000
• Senior Associate: $170,000 – $225,000
• Senior Counsel: $200,000 – $250,000

The range reflects factors such as skill set, experience, licensure, certifications, and business needs. Geographic differentials are not reflected in the disclosed range.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off – attorneys use professional judgment to take time off as needed.
• Performance bonuses – annual performance‑based bonuses plus a monthly bonus plan (up to $2,000 per month).
• Student debt repayment – $250 non‑taxable monthly payment toward qualified higher‑education loans.
• Referral rewards – generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues.
• Mentorship & career growth – strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging culture – social events, volunteer initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Wellbeing benefits – $300 per calendar year for wellness activities and a dedicated Wellbeing Day.
• Inclusive parental leave – six months fully paid for all parents.
• Global mobility program – client‑facing events across North America and opportunities to explore international offices.
• Retirement benefits – starts on day one and 100% vested.