Associate - Remote in New Mexico

Clyde & Co US LLP; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses up to 2,000 USD/mo

Student debt repayment 250 USD/mo

Mentorship & career growth

Wellbeing benefits 300 USD/yr

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking an insurance coverage litigation attorney with at least 3 years of experience for a fully remote role. The position is open to candidates who are located in and licensed to practice in New Mexico.

The role emphasizes handling complex insurance coverage matters with opportunities for mentorship, client interaction, and a comprehensive benefits package. Located in the United States, with a flexible hybrid/remote working model and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature.
• Ability to handle time sensitive matters.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and briefs.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients.
• Analyze insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis.
• Review documents in preparation for litigation.
• Attend and conduct depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Submit filings to the court.

Job description

Clyde & Co is seeking an insurance coverage litigation attorney with at least 3 years of experience for a fully remote role. This opportunity is open to candidates who are located in and licensed to practice in New Mexico. We are looking for a bright, ambitious, and highly motivated attorneys with experience handling complex insurance coverage litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and briefs
• Prepare and respond to written discovery
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
• Analyze insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions and providing recommendations for clients
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis
• Review documents in preparation for litigation
• Attend and conduct depositions, hearings, and mediations as required
• Submit filings to the court

Education and Experience Required

• Admitted to practice in New Mexico – additional admission(s) is/are a plus
• 3+ years of insurance coverage experience
• Excellent academic credentials
• Solid work history

Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring skills
• Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature
• Ability to handle time sensitive matters
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

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.
• 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.

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.

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 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.