Attorney (Insurance Coverage and Coverage Litigation)

About the role

Clyde & Co US LLP seeks attorneys to join our growing insurance coverage practice in California. This practice represents insurers in complex commercial and insurance litigation matters involving commercial general liability and excess policies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies, draft coverage opinions, and provide coverage advice to clients.
• Conduct legal research, analyze findings, and draft memoranda.
• Prepare and analyze pleadings, discovery, motions, supporting briefs, and legal correspondence regarding insurance coverage litigation.
• Meet and confer with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Take a proactive role in managing matters, deadlines, and communication with clients.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in California. Will consider other bar admissions for seasoned candidates with extensive coverage experience.
• Experience in insurance coverage and/or coverage litigation or a commercial litigation background with an interest in insurance coverage work.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• The ability to simultaneously handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in California. Will consider other bar admissions for seasoned candidates with extensive coverage experience.
• Experience in insurance coverage and/or coverage litigation or a commercial litigation background with an interest in insurance coverage work.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• The ability to simultaneously handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Skills

• Legal research and writing skills.
• Oral communication skills.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Flexibility
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonuses
• Student Debt Repayment
• Referral Rewards
• Mentorship & Career Growth
• Engaging Culture
• Wellbeing Benefits
• Inclusive Parental Leave
• Global Mobility Program
• Retailment Benefits

Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent on the level at which the candidate is hired: Senior Associate: $210,000 – $240,000Senior Counsel: $235,000 – $275,000

Schedule

Not specified