Associate - EMNR Group A (Litigation)

Clyde & Co US LLP; United States; On-site; USD 190,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan reimbursement

Flexible time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K Safe Harbor contribution

Life/AD&D Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Supplemental Medical AccidentInsurance

Supplemental Critical IllnessInsurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Clyde & Co seeks an enthusiastic attorney with 5-6+ years of experience to join our New York office. The practice involves defense and coverage litigation in marine, energy, and transportation sectors. Candidates should have strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

The role includes preparing legal documents, client correspondence, and attending trials. Benefits include student loan reimbursement, flexible time off, and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice law in New York.
• 5-6+ years of experience in litigation is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, briefs and other litigation documents
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
• Conduct legal research
• Work on all aspects of pretrial to trial
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required
• Provide appeals and trial support

Skills

Strong research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Admitted to practice in New York

5-6+ years of litigation experience

Job description

Clyde & Co seeks an enthusiastic attorney with 5-6+ years of experience to join our New York office. The team’s practice is split between defense and coverage litigation in the marine, energy, renewable energy, and transportation sectors. Typical matters include personal injury onboard vessels and energy projects, damage or loss of cargo during water or land transit, motor carrier and broker liability, and property damage and business interruption losses. The team litigates matters at the trial and appellate levels in both U.S. State and Federal courts, representing U.S. and foreign insurer and non-insurer clients. Although the team is based in New York, they work on cases throughout the United States, with a particular focus in the Gulf Coast region where they are looking to expand their practice. A Gulf Coast connection is not required but would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, briefs and other litigation documents
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
• Conduct legal research
• Work on all aspects of pretrial to trial
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required
• Provide appeals and trial support

Education and Experience

Admitted to practice in New York 5 – 6+ years of litigation experience

Skills and Abilities Required

• Must possess strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Our Values

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavors and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:

• Work as one-
• We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm‑first mentality to achieve success
• Excel with clients- We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the center of everything we do
• Celebrate difference- We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
• Act boldly- We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognizing that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth

Benefits offered

• student loan reimbursement
• flexible time off
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K Safe Harbor contribution
• Life/AD&D Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance
• Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits

Salary range

The salary range for this position is $190-215k. 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.

Job description 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.

Company Culture

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. Find out more about our firm. 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. Collectively, we strive towards our shared goal of consistently delivering exceptional outcomes and bringing the best out in each other. Explore where you could work with us. 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. Discover where we are based. 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. Learn more about life with us.