Coverage Associate

clydeco; United States; Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonus plan

Student debt repayment

Referral bonuses

Mentorship programs

Wellbeing benefits

Parental leave

Global mobility

Job summary

Clyde & Co seeks a highly motivated attorney with 3-5 years of experience in insurance coverage to join our growing team. This is a primarily non-litigation, coverage-focused position advising domestic and international insurers on complex coverage issues across liability policies.

The role involves analyzing rights under policies, drafting opinions, conducting legal research, and collaborating with clients on coverage strategy.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials and bar admission in CA or another US jurisdiction.
• Experience handling complex insurance coverage matters; litigation experience is a plus.
• Strong research, writing and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review claims files and policies to assess coverage implications.
• Draft coverage opinions and position letters for clients.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis and draft memoranda.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues on coverage strategy and policy interpretation.
• Attend arbitrations, hearings, and mediations as needed.
• Proactively manage matters, deadlines, and client communications.

Skills

Insurance coverage expertise

Legal research

Written & oral communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Bar admission in CA or US jurisdiction

Tools

Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis

Job description

Clyde & Co seeks a highly motivated attorney with 3-5 years of experience in insurance coverage to join our growing team. This is a primarily non-litigation, coverage-focused position advising domestic and international insurers on complex coverage issues across a range of liability policies, including directors and officers, employment practices, professional liability, commercial general liability, and commercial auto liability policies.

This opportunity is suited to someone who thrives within a busy, stimulating and fast-paced team environment, and has a strong interest in working on complex insurance coverage matters.

What You'll Do

• Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies, draft coverage opinions and position letters, and provide coverage advice to clients.
• Conduct rigorous legal research, analyze findings, and draft memoranda.
• Review and analyze pleadings, discovery, motions, and other materials from underlying litigation to evaluate insurance coverage implications.
• Collaborate directly with clients and colleagues on coverage strategy, claim analysis, and policy interpretation.
• Attend arbitrations, hearings, and mediations, as needed.
• Take a proactive role in managing matters, deadlines, and communication with clients.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Possesses excellent academic credentials.
• Is admitted to practice in California or another U.S. jurisdiction.
• Has experience in working on complex insurance coverage matters. Litigation experience is a plus but not required.
• Has excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Has strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Has the ability to simultaneously handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.
• Has effective problem-solving skills.
• Has the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze claims files and policies.
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis.
• Review and analyze documents and materials for production.
• Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies.
• Actively and effectively report to our insurance carrier clients and insureds.

We are open to considering remote candidates for this position.

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.
• 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.

The salary ranges for this position are as follows:

• California: $185,000 - $210,000
• Illinois: $170,000 - $190,000
• Washington, D.C.: $175,000 - $195,000
• Texas: $155,000 - $170,000
• Colorado: $155,000 - $170,000

The ranges 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. 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