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 – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
• Performance Bonuses – In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!
• Student Debt Repayment - Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan.
• Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as a Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Global Mobility Program – Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices.
• Retailer Benefits – Starts on day one and 100% vested.

Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent on the level at which the candidate is hired: Associate: $160,000 – $190,000Senior Associate: $185,000 – $240,000Senior Counsel: $230,000 – $275,000

Schedule

Not specified