Associate

Clyde & Co

$70K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in insurance coverage litigation
  • Admitted to practice in Arizona; additional admissions preferred
  • Experience with discovery and law and motion procedures
  • Familiarity with both state and federal court systems
  • Excellent academic credentials and work history

Responsibilities

  • Draft pleadings and briefs for legal cases
  • Prepare and respond to written discovery requests
  • Communicate with colleagues and clients through correspondence
  • Analyze insurance policies and draft coverage opinions
  • Conduct legal research utilizing Westlaw and LexisNexis
  • Review litigation documents in preparation for cases
  • Attend and conduct depositions, hearings, and mediations as needed
  • File documents with the court

Benefits

  • Supports a collaborative work environment
  • Emphasis on professional development
  • Access to a strong mentorship program
  • Opportunities for additional court admissions
  • Engages in diverse legal cases within the insurance sector
Full Job Description

Clyde & Co has an opportunity for an insurance coverage litigation attorney with 3 - 5 years of experience. We are looking for a bright, ambitious, highly motivated lawyer with strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Draft pleadings and briefs;

  • Prepare and respond to written discovery

  • Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients;

  • Analyze insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions and providing recommendations for clients;

  • Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis;

  • Review documents in preparation for litigation;

  • Attend and conduct depositions, hearings, and mediations as required;

  • Submit filings to the court.

Education and Experience

  • Admitted to practice in Arizona - additional admissions are a plus;

  • Discovery and Law and Motion experience;

  • State and Federal court experience;

  • Excellent academic credentials and work history.

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong writing, and analytical skills;

  • Strong Interpersonal skills;

  • Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;

  • Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously;

  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills;

  • Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

  • Strong work ethic;

  • Attention to detail;

  • Capable of working within a team.

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