Associate - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co

$185K — $195K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of litigation experience
  • Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school
  • California bar admission
  • Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
  • Effective oral advocacy
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects

Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters
  • Investigate claims and prepare case strategies
  • Draft and respond to discovery requests
  • Review and analyze documents for production
  • Conduct legal research using Westlaw
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Draft pleadings and motions
  • Attend hearings and argue motions
  • Prepare for mediation/trial and participate
  • Maintain active client communication

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment
  • Access to extensive legal resources
  • Networking opportunities within a global firm
  • Engagement with clients and varied cases
Full Job Description

Clyde & Co is seeking an associate with 5+ years of experience to join our Los Angeles office. The associate must be proactive, motivated and organized, and must possesses excellent research and writing skills. The associate will be expected to interact with opposing counsel and clients in a positive and professional manner.

Key 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 motion

  • 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

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Possess excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school

  • Admission to the bar in California

  • 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

The salary range for this position is $185,000-$195,000. 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. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business. Clyde & Co will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO.

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