Associate

Clyde & Co US LLP; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Flexible Paid Time Off

Referral Rewards

Mentorship & Career Growth

Engaging Culture

Inclusive Parental Leave

Global Mobility Program

Career Development

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Robust Disability Coverage

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP in New York seeks an insurance defense trial and litigation associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our team. The role concentrates on defending high-exposure matters nationwide, including trials, trial monitoring, and related proceedings, with emphasis on personal injury and civil litigation.

The ideal candidate will have solid litigation and trial experience, be proactive and organized, and possess strong oral argument, research, and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Admission to the NJ & PA bar (NY a plus)
• Litigation experience
• Experience taking depositions
• Excellent academic credentials

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters
• Take depositions, attend hearings and mediations
• Draft and submit pleadings, discovery, motions and briefs
• Monitor trials and evaluate trial records for errors on appeal
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/LexisNexis
• Review and analyze documents for production
• Review briefs and transcripts and develop appellate arguments
• Evaluate insurance policies and analyze coverage issues
• Investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
• Report to insurance carrier clients and insureds
• Prepare cases for trial/mediation and participate in hearings

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

NJ/PA bar admission

Litigation experience

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Job description

Clyde & Co is seeking an insurance defense trial and litigation associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our New York office. This practice is focused on the defense of a myriad of high exposure litigation across the nation, including trials, trial monitoring, and parachute trials. This practice includes personal injury cases, bodily injury, civil litigation, property damage matters. The ideal candidate has litigation and trial experience, is proactive, motivated, and organized and possesses superior oral argument, research and writing skills. The Associate will interact with our clients, participate in and try cases, and monitor cases and trials.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters;
• Take depositions, attending hearings, and mediations as required;
• Draft and submit pleadings, discovery, motions and briefs;
• Monitor trials, evaluate trial record for errors to be raised on appeal;
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis;
• Review and analyze documents and materials for production;
• Review and analyze briefs and trial transcripts and develop arguments for appeals;
• Evaluate insurance policies and analyze claims for potential coverage issues;
• Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies;
• Actively and effectively report to our insurance carrier clients and insureds;
• Prepare cases for trial/mediation and participate in trial/mediation

This role may require out of state travel for trial and trial monitoring.

Education and Experience

• Admission to the NJ & PA bar (NY a plus)
• Litigation experience
• Experience taking depositions
• Excellent academic credentials

Skills and Ability

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills: Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Why Join Us?

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Career Development: Access regional and global associate training and career development programs.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.

The salary range for this position is $125,000-150,000. 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.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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