Associate Attorney

Clyde & Co; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonuses

Debt repayment

Referral bonuses

Mentorship

Parental leave

Global mobility

Health benefits

Disability coverage

Job summary

Clyde & Co in Chicago seeks an attorney with 2–5 years of disputes experience for a complex international matter focused on liability defense and insurance coverage litigation. The role emphasizes strong litigation skills, policy knowledge, and proactive, organized work style.

The candidate should have excellent writing and oral advocacy, and the ability to manage a caseload of about 20 matters while collaborating with a busy team on a range of liability policies.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Illinois and able to handle complex insurance coverage litigation.
• Strong oral argument, research and writing skills are essential.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical abilities required.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with tight deadlines.
• German language skills or European experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in high-stakes disputes and coverage litigation.
• Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies and provide coverage opinions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery; manage depositions and discovery responses.
• Prepare cases for mediation or trial and report to clients.
• Supervise and coordinate work with associates and other team members.

Skills

Oral argument skills

Legal writing

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Admitted to the Illinois Bar

Job description

Job Description

Clyde & Co is seeking a highly motivated attorney in Chicago with 2 - 5 years of experience in disputes, for a complex international involving liability defense and coverage litigation. This practice includes high exposure insurance coverage, catastrophic injury cases, bodily injury, wrongful death, commercial litigation, premise liability, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class action and trucking and transportation matters. The ideal candidate has litigation and trial experience, experience with various insurance policy forms, is proactive, motivated, creative and organized and possesses superior oral argument, research and writing skills.

Job Description

Clyde & Co is seeking a highly motivated attorney in Chicago with 2 - 5 years of experience in disputes, for a complex international involving liability defense and coverage litigation. This practice includes high exposure insurance coverage, catastrophic injury cases, bodily injury, wrongful death, commercial litigation, premise liability, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class action and trucking and transportation matters. The ideal candidate has litigation and trial experience, experience with various insurance policy forms, is proactive, motivated, creative and organized and possesses superior oral argument, research and writing skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Willingness to deal with liability and coverage matters
• Manage a caseload of about 20 matters
• Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
• Draft, respond and manage discovery
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, treaters and experts
• Draft and argue motions
• Prepare cases for mediation/trial including drafting pre-trial documents
• Participate in mediation/trial
• Actively and effectively report to our clients
• Manage and supervise associates

Essential Skills & Experience

• Admission to the bar in Illinois
• Extensive oral argument skills
• Excellent creative strategy and strong legal writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

German speaking, and/or European experience is a plus. The position involves representation of international and domestic insurers with regards to all manner of liability policies, including fidelity, directors and officers, employment, professional, property, excess and commercial general liability policies. The opportunity is suited to someone who thrives within a busy, stimulating, and fast-paced team environment, and has a strong interest in working on complex insurance coverage litigation matters.

What You’ll Do

• Represent clients in high-stakes disputes.
• Work on non-insurance liability defense matters.
• Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies, draft coverage opinions, and provide coverage advice to clients.
• Conduct legal research, analyze findings, and draft memoranda.
• Prepare and analyze pleadings, discovery, motions, supporting briefs, and legal correspondence regarding insurance coverage litigation.
• Meet and confer with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Take a proactive role in managing matters, deadlines, and communication with clients.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Possesses excellent academic credentials.
• Is admitted to practice in Illinois.
• Has experience in insurance coverage and coverage litigation.
• Has excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Has strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Has the ability to simultaneously handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.
• Has effective problem-solving skills.
• Has the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Why Join Us?

Benefits

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 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-$190,000. 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.

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.