Associate Attorney, Insurance Coverage

Clyde & Co US LLP; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Performance-based bonuses

Student debt repayment

Mentorship and career growth opportunities

Robust health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP is seeking a qualified attorney for their Morristown office to manage insurance coverage litigation business disputes. The role includes developing litigation strategies, conducting legal research, and advising clients on coverage issues.

The ideal candidate will have 3-4+ years of litigation experience, particularly with product liability policies, and should be admitted to practice in New York. The position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits including flexible paid time off and student debt repayment.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in all courts in New York is required; admission to practice in both New York and New Jersey is preferred.
• 3-4+ years of insurance coverage litigation experience, particularly with product liability policies.
• Significant depositions experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy for insurance coverage litigation business disputes and class actions.
• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda.
• Analyze insurance policies and claims, draft analyses of coverage issues, and provide coverage advice.

Skills

Strong research, writing, and analytical skills

Interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring skills

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Education

Admitted to practice in all courts in New York

3-4+ years of insurance coverage litigation experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy for insurance coverage litigation business disputes and class actions.
• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda.
• Analyze insurance policies and claims, draft analyses of coverage issues, and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft motions, pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery requests, interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents.
• Attend court hearings and mediations.
• Manage and supervise associates and paralegals.

Education and Experience

• Admitted to practice in all courts in New York is required; admission to practice in both New York and New Jersey is preferred.
• 3‑4+ years of insurance coverage litigation experience, particularly with product liability policies.
• Significant depositions experience.
• State and federal court experience.
• Excellent academic credentials and solid work history.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and time‑sensitive matters, sometimes concurrently.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills; ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Benefits and Compensation

The salary range for this position is $165,000-180,000. The range takes into account a wide range of factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and other business and organizational needs. 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.

Benefits include flexible paid time off, performance‑based bonuses, student debt repayment, referral rewards, mentorship and career growth opportunities, inclusive parental leave, and robust health, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability plans and a global mobility program.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity, and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace.