Property Coverage Attorney

Clyde and Co LLP

$160K — $260K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Admitted to practice law, with a strong preference for California bar admission.
  • Experience in insurance coverage law, particularly with property coverage.
  • Proven strong academic credentials and/or solid work history.
  • Superb research, writing, and analytical capabilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring skills.
  • Ability to manage sensitive and time-sensitive legal matters.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Draft pleadings and briefs for litigation.
  • Prepare and respond to written discovery.
  • Communicate effectively through correspondence with clients and colleagues.
  • Analyze insurance policies and create coverage opinions.
  • Conduct thorough legal research using resources such as Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis.
  • Review documents in preparation for litigation processes.
  • Attend and conduct depositions, hearings, and mediations as necessary.
  • File legal documents with the court.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility that allows for a balance between remote and in-office work.
  • Flexible paid time off, trusting professionals to manage their leave responsibly.
  • Monthly performance bonuses up to $2,000, in addition to annual performance bonuses.
  • Non-taxable monthly contribution of $250 towards student loan repayment.
  • Generous referral rewards for introducing qualified candidates to the firm.
  • Strong mentorship and global training opportunities for career advancement.
  • Involvement in a vibrant culture with social events and community initiatives.
  • Wellness benefits including $300 for health activities and a dedicated Wellbeing Day.
  • Inclusive parental leave policy, providing six months of paid leave for all parents.
  • Opportunity for global mobility and exposure to international offices and client events.
  • Early vesting retirement benefits effective from day one.
Full Job Description
Clyde & Co has an opportunityfor an insurance coverage attorney with property coverage experience. The attorney must be proactive, motivated and organized, and must possesses excellent research and writing skills.

Responsibilities
  • 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 Required
  • Admitted to practice law; California bar admission strongly preferred.
  • Insurance coverage experience.
  • Excellent academic credentials and/or solid work history.
  • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring skills.
  • Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature.
  • 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.


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 - $225,000
  • Senior Counsel: $220,000 - $260,000


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.

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