Coverage Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney

Job Description

Clyde & Co is seeking an Associate in our Phoenix office with 3 to 6 years of insurance coverage litigation experience. The Associate must be proactive, motivated and organized, and must possess excellent research and writing skills.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Analyze insurance policies, draft coverage opinions and provide coverage recommendations for clients
• Conduct legal research
• Draft pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery, motions and other legal correspondence
• Prepare and respond to written discovery
• Attend and conduct depositions, EUOs, hearings, mediations and trials as required

Education and Experience

• Admitted to practice in Arizona
• Admitted in other states is a plus (particularly CA, TX, or WA), but not required
• 3+ years of insurance coverage experience
• Experience with first-party property and third-party liability claims, bad faith, and declaratory judgment actions
• Experience with primary and excess personal lines and commercial general liability policies
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to handle time sensitive matters
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail