Hybrid Litigation Associate: General & Product Liability

Clyde & Co; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Flexible Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus up to $2,000 per mo.

Student Debt Repayment $250/mo

Referral Rewards

Mentorship & Career Growth

Engaging Culture

Wellbeing Benefit $300/yr

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking an associate with 2 to 6 years of strong litigation experience to join our California team. The practice encompasses general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases, with this role collaborating closely with our Aviation practice group.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience taking and defending depositions, drafting and responding to discovery, preparing and arguing motions, and preparing pre-trial documents.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from a reputable law school.
• Admission to the California Bar.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
• Effective oral advocacy abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Actively investigate claims and develop case strategies.
• Draft and respond to discovery.
• Review and analyze documents for production.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and file pleadings and motions.
• Attend hearings and argue motions.
• Prepare pre-trial and trial documents.
• Prepare cases for mediation or trial and participate accordingly.
• Provide clear, proactive communication to clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Clyde & Co is seeking an associate with 2 to 6 years of strong litigation experience to join our California team. The practice encompasses general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases, with this role collaborating closely with our Aviation practice group.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience taking and defending depositions, drafting and responding to discovery, preparing and arguing motions, and preparing pre-trial documents.