Senior Counsel - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co is seeking an Attorney with strong litigation experience to join our California team. The practice encompasses general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases, with this role collaborating closely with our Aviation practice group.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters
• Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
• Draft and respond to discovery
• Review and analyze documents for production
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and submit pleadings and motions
• Attend hearings and argue motions
• Draft pre-trial and trial documents
• Prepare cases for mediation/trial, and participate in mediation/trial
• Actively and effectively report to our clients

Requirements

• Possess excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school
• Admission to the bar in Nevada
• Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Effective oral advocate
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

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

Pay

The salary range for this position is $200,000-$280,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.