Associate - Property

Clyde & Co US LLP; Town of Texas, Fort Worth (WI, TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Bonus up to 35%

Student Debt Repayment

Referral Rewards

Mentorship & Career Growth

Wellbeing Benefits

Parental Leave (six months)

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP seeks an Associate with 3–6 years of insurance experience to join our insurance coverage practice in Texas. The ideal candidate is a bright attorney, excellent writer, proactive, with the ability to manage a caseload and lead matters independently.

Responsibilities include analyzing first‑party policies, drafting coverage opinions, assisting in federal and state litigation, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, and coordinating with clients

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Texas; insurance coverage and first party property, product liability, and premises liability experience preferred.
• Litigation experience required.
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze first-party insurance policies and draft coverage opinions for insurer clients.
• Assist in federal and state litigation, including declaratory judgments.
• Draft pleadings, motions with briefs, and mediation statements.
• Correspond with opposing counsel, clients, experts, and the court.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/LexisNexis and manage discovery.
• Take and defend depositions; locate and manage experts; travel as needed.

Skills

Insurance coverage

Legal writing

Litigation

Research (Westlaw/LexisNexis)

Client management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Clyde & Co seeks an Associate with 3 - 6 years of insurance experience. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive with their caseload—someone who will be able to act independently and comfortable taking on a leadership role with their cases, with experience and an interest in working on complex insurance coverage litigation matters. This practice represents domestic and international insurers and focuses on complex insurance coverage analyses, and disputes involving bad faith claims and business interruption claims.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Analyzing first‑party insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions and providing coverage advice to insurance company clients; Assisting in federal and state litigation, including declaratory judgment actions brought by our insurer clients and defending our insurer clients in litigation filed by policyholders; Drafting pleadings; motions with supporting briefs; and mediation statements; Corresponding with opposing counsel, other parties, clients, experts/consultants, and the court; Conducting legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis; Drafting discovery requests and preparing subpoenas; Reviewing document collections received from parties and third‑parties in litigation and managing document productions on behalf of our clients and consultants; Taking and defending depositions, hearings, and mediations as required; Assisting in locating and managing experts and consultants;

Education and Experience

Admitted to practice in Texas; Insurance coverage and first party property, product liability, and premise liability experience preferred; Litigation experience required.

Skills and Ability

Exceptional legal writing and communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills; Strong work ethic and a sense of ownership over work; Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects; Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly. Willingness to travel as needed.

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.
• Bonus – Earn annual performance‑based bonus of up to 35%.
• Student Debt Repayment - Eligible attorneys receive a non‑taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan. (US ONLY)
• 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.
• Retirement Benefits – starts on day one and 100% vested

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.

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.

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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.

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