Coverage Associate

Clyde & Co

$177K — $195K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of insurance coverage experience.
  • Admitted to practice in California or another U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Expertise in complex insurance coverage matters; litigation experience is a plus.
  • Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
  • Skilled in handling multiple projects and sensitive issues simultaneously.
  • Effective problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze insurance policy rights and obligations and draft coverage opinions.
  • Conduct legal research and analyze findings for client memos.
  • Evaluate insurance coverage implications from underlying litigation materials.
  • Collaborate with clients on coverage strategies and policy interpretations.
  • Attend arbitrations, hearings, and mediations as necessary.
  • Proactively manage client communication and matter deadlines.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility for a balanced work environment.
  • Flexible paid time off based on professional judgment.
  • Performance bonuses up to $2,000 monthly in addition to annual bonuses.
  • Student debt repayment of $250 per month for eligible attorneys.
  • Generous referral rewards for introducing new hires.
  • Comprehensive mentorship and career growth opportunities.
  • Engaging culture with social events and community service initiatives.
  • Wellbeing benefits, including $300 for wellness activities and a dedicated Wellbeing Day.
  • Inclusive parental leave of six months fully paid, regardless of gender.
  • Global mobility program allowing participation in client events and international office exploration.
  • Retirement benefits that begin on day one and are fully vested.
Full Job Description
Permanent

Clyde & Co seeks a highly motivated attorney with 3–5 years of experience in insurance coverage to join our growing team. This is a primarily non-litigation, coverage-focused position advising domestic and international insurers on complex coverage issues across a range of liability policies, including directors and officers, employment practices, professional liability, commercial general liability, and commercial auto liability policies.

This opportunity is suited to someone who thrives within a busy, stimulating and fast-paced team environment, and has a strong interest in working on complex insurance coverage matters.

What You'll Do

  • Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies, draft coverage opinions and position letters, and provide coverage advice to clients.
  • Conduct rigorous legal research, analyze findings, and draft memoranda.
  • Review and analyze pleadings, discovery, motions, and other materials from underlying litigation to evaluate insurance coverage implications.
  • Collaborate directly with clients and colleagues on coverage strategy, claim analysis, and policy interpretation.
  • Attend arbitrations, hearings, and mediations, as needed.
  • Take a proactive role in managing matters, deadlines, and communication with clients.
     

We're Looking For Someone Who

  • Possesses excellent academic credentials.
  • Is admitted to practice in California or another U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Has experience in working on complex insurance coverage matters. Litigation experience is a plus but not required.
  • 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.

Responsibilities:

In this role you will:

  • Review and analyze claims files and policies.
  • Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients.
  • Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis.
  • 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.

We are open to considering remote candidates for this position.

Why Join Us?

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed.
  • Performance Bonuses – In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month!
  • Student Debt Repayment - Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan.
  • Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
  • Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
  • Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
  • Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as a Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
  • Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
  • Global Mobility Program – Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices.
  • Retirement Benefits – Starts on day one and 100% vested.

The salary range for this position is $177,000-$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.

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