Associate Attorney, Insurance Coverage

Clyde & Co; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Flexible Paid Time Off

Performance Bonuses

Student Debt Repayment

Mentorship & Career Growth

Engaging Culture

Inclusive Parental Leave

Career Development

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Robust Disability Coverage

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking an Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney in New York with 3-4 years of experience. You will work with and advise national and international insurers on complex coverage cases. Responsibilities include developing litigation strategies, conducting legal research, and managing associates.

The position offers hybrid work flexibility, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits. The salary range is between $165,000 and $180,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice in all courts in New York.
• 3-4+ years of insurance coverage litigation experience required.
• Experience with product liability policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy for disputes and class-actions.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
• Analyze insurance policies and provide coverage advice.
• Draft legal documents including motions and briefs.
• Attend court hearings and manage associates.

Skills

Strong research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Admitted to practice in New York

3-4 years of insurance coverage litigation experience

Job description

Clyde & Co seeks an Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney with 3-4+ years of experience. This practice represents and advises national and international insurers in a broad range of coverage cases across the United States, including a wide range of complex insurance coverage matters, principally involving pollution, toxic tort, asbestos, construction defect, products liability, errors and omissions, and excess liability. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney who is able to work within a busy and fast-paced team environment and looking to grow. This position is currently open to our New Jersey and New York offices.

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 Required

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

Skills And Abilities Required

• 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, sometimes several simultaneously;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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 $165,000-180,000. 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.

Our Commitment

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.