Associate Attorney - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co US LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Flexible Paid Time Off

Performance Bonuses up to $2,000/mo

Student Debt Repayment $250/mo

Referral Rewards

Mentorship & Career Growth

Engaging Culture

Wellbeing Benefits $300/yr + Wellbeing

Inclusive Parental Leave

Global Mobility Program

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP in Chicago seeks an Associate Attorney for our Trial & Defense practice. The role covers catastrophic injury, bodily injury, complex business and commercial litigation, premises liability, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class actions, mass tort, and trucking matters.

The ideal candidate has litigation and trial experience and is proactive, motivated, and well organized, with superior oral argument, research, and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Illinois with strong academic credentials.
• 2-3 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies, draft coverage opinions and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients.
• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda.
• Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery, motions with supporting briefs and other legal correspondence.
• Attend depositions, hearings and mediations as required.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral argument

Research & writing

Trial experience

Education

J.D. degree

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Clyde & Co is seeking an Associate Attorney to support our Trial & Defense practice in our Chicago office. This practice includes catastrophic injury cases, bodily injury, complex business and commercial litigation, premise liability, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class action and mass tort, and trucking and transportation matters. The ideal candidate has litigation and trial experience; coverage experience is a plus. We are looking for someone who is proactive, motivated, and organized and possesses superior oral argument, research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies, draft coverage opinions and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients.
• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda.
• Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery, motions with supporting briefs and other legal correspondence.
• Attending depositions, hearings and mediations as required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Admission to the Illinois Bar
• 2-3 years of experience
• Excellent academic credentials
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Why Join Us?

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.
• Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as a Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
• 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.

The salary range for this position is $135,000-$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.

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

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.

Learn more about our interview process.

A Note on Privacy Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.

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.

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