Associate- Insurance Coverage

Clyde & Co US LLP; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Performance bonuses

Student debt repayment

Referral rewards

Mentorship & career growth

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

The Miami office of Clyde & Co US LLP seeks an attorney with 2-4 years of litigation experience for our insurance coverage practice group. This thriving practice represents US and foreign insurance companies in complex coverage litigation, market conduct, and other related matters throughout the United States.

Responsibilities include analyzing policies, drafting opinions, conducting research, and supporting depositions and hearings. Florida bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Florida.
• 2-4 years of litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials: Law Review and/or Honors.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions and providing coverage recommendations for clients;
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis;
• Draft interrogatories and document demands;
• Review documents in preparation for litigation;
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required.

Skills

Litigation experience

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

The Miami office of Clyde & Co seeks an Attorney with 2-4 years of litigation experience for our insurance coverage practice group. This thriving practice represents US and foreign insurance companies in complex, high value and high profile coverage litigation and market conduct (bad faith) matters throughout the United States. They focus on commercial general liability, commercial property (business interruption, pollution), errors and omissions (lawyers, agents and accountants) and directors and officers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions and providing coverage recommendations for clients;
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis;
• Draft interrogatories and document demands;
• Review documents in preparation for litigation;
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required;

Requisites

• Admitted to practice in Florida;
• 2-4 years of litigation experience;
• Strong academic credentials: Law Review and/or Honors;
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills;

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organizations successfully navigate risk and maximize opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity and enable global prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy, trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, Clyde & Co offers a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. It is committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves and provides an environment in which everyone can realize their potential; using its legal and professional skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships; and minimizing the impact it has on the environment including through a commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

The firm has 490 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.

For more information please visit www.clydeco.com.

Why Join Us?

• 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 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.

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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.

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.

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.