Associate - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Flexible Paid Time Off

Performance Bonuses

Student Debt Repayment

Referral Rewards

Mentorship & Career Growth

Wellbeing Benefits

Inclusive Parental Leave

Global Mobility Program

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking an Associate to support our Trial & Defense practice in Phoenix, Arizona. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of litigation and trial experience, with strong legal writing and research skills.

This role includes analyzing insurance policies, drafting memos, and attending depositions. Benefits include hybrid work flexibility, performance bonuses, and student debt repayment assistance.

Qualifications

• Must have admission to the Arizona Bar.
• 3-6 years of litigation and trial experience required.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies and draft coverage opinions.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
• Draft pleadings, memos, briefs, and other legal correspondence.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required.

Skills

Litigation and trial experience

Excellent legal writing

Communication skills

Problem identification and resolution

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Admission to the Arizona Bar

3-6 years of experience

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Clyde & Co is seeking an Associate to support our Trial & Defense practice. 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, 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 Arizona Bar;
• 3-6 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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.