Senior Counsel - Trial & Defense

About the role

Clyde & Co is seeking a counsel-level litigation attorney with 8+ years of experience to work with our practice focused on the defense of a myriad of complex general liability matters, including (but not limited to) New York Labor Law, premises liability, catastrophic injury, hospitality, transportation, and negligent security.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend court hearings and mediations
• Draft and submit pleadings, motions and briefs
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
• Conduct complex legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis
• Draft discovery requests and discovery responses
• Review and analyze documents and materials for production
• Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
• Actively and effectively report to our insurance carrier clients and insureds
• Work on all aspects of litigation, from the initial responsive pleading through trial or mediation
• Manage and supervise associates and paralegals

Education And Experience

• Admitted to practice in New York
• J.D. 2016 or earlier
• Litigation experience
• Experience taking depositions
• Excellent academic credentials

Skills And Ability

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence

Pay

The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $220,000. 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.