Associate

Clyde & Co US LLP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP in Arizona seeks an insurance coverage litigation attorney with 3–5 years of experience. The candidate should be bright, ambitious, and highly motivated, with strong writing skills.

The role includes drafting pleadings, handling discovery, and advising clients on coverage issues, with state and federal court exposure and opportunities to participate in depositions and hearings.

Qualifications

• Arizona bar admission is required.
• 3–5 years of insurance coverage litigation experience.
• Experience in discovery and law and motion.
• State and federal court experience.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and briefs.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Communicate with colleagues and clients.
• Analyze insurance policies and draft coverage opinions.
• Perform legal research using Westlaw or Lexis.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Submit filings to the court.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Arizona bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Intro

Clyde & Co has an opportunity for an insurance coverage litigation attorney with 3 - 5 years of experience. We are looking for a bright, ambitious, highly motivated lawyer with strong 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

• Admitted to practice in Arizona - additional admissions are a plus
• Discovery and Law and Motion experience
• State and Federal court experience
• Excellent academic credentials and work history

Skills and Abilities

• Strong writing, and analytical skills
• Strong Interpersonal 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
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Capable of working within a team

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

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.

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.

Learn more about our interview process.

A Note on Privacy

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

Marketing

We’re a global law firm working with businesses at the heart of global trade and commerce. But we’re so much more than that. Our collective drive, our pursuit of excellence and our ambition to do our best for our clients, and each other has fuelled our growth for over 90 years. It’s an exciting time to work with us. With challenging cases, impactful client projects, growing teams and new offices, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment with rewarding outcomes.

Our early careers programmes differ from any other law firm, because of our rich learning experience coupled with our opportunities to work directly with clients. In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and collaborative mind to support the firm’s continued success and growth.

With over 65 offices in 26 countries, wherever you’re based, you’ll be empowered to accelerate your career doing interesting, stimulating work, achieving your potential and delivering exceptional outcomes. Here, you’re in good company. With over 5,500 individuals with offices in every time zone, our drive for success is continuous, reaching across the globe. Our people stay with us because we invest in strong relationships and value shared success.