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.
What you'll do:
- 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.
We're looking for someone who:
- Admitted to practice in California. Will consider other bar admissions for seasoned candidates with extensive coverage experience.
- Has experience in insurance coverage and/or coverage litigation or a commercial litigation background with an interest in insurance coverage work.
- Has excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
- Has strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Has the ability to simultaneously handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.
- Has effective problem-solving skills.
- Has the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
The salary range for this position is dependent on the level at which the candidate is hired:
- Associate: $160,000 - $190,000
- Senior Associate: $185,000 - $240,000
- Senior Counsel: $230,000 - $275,000
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 criminal histories or arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
How to Apply:Please submit both a resume and cover letter for this role.
