Insurance Defense Trial Associate — Ambitious Litigator

Clyde & Co US LLP; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Flexible Paid Time Off

Referral Rewards

Mentorship & Career Growth

Engaging Culture

Inclusive Parental Leave

Global Mobility Program

Career Development

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Robust Disability Coverage

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP in New York seeks an insurance defense trial and litigation associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our team. The role concentrates on defending high-exposure matters nationwide, including trials, trial monitoring, and related proceedings, with emphasis on personal injury and civil litigation.

The ideal candidate will have solid litigation and trial experience, be proactive and organized, and possess strong oral argument, research, and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Admission to the NJ & PA bar (NY a plus)
• Litigation experience
• Experience taking depositions
• Excellent academic credentials

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters
• Take depositions, attend hearings and mediations
• Draft and submit pleadings, discovery, motions and briefs
• Monitor trials and evaluate trial records for errors on appeal
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/LexisNexis
• Review and analyze documents for production
• Review briefs and transcripts and develop appellate arguments
• Evaluate insurance policies and analyze coverage issues
• Investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
• Report to insurance carrier clients and insureds
• Prepare cases for trial/mediation and participate in hearings

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

NJ/PA bar admission

Litigation experience

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Job description

Clyde & Co US LLP in New York seeks an insurance defense trial and litigation associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our team. The role concentrates on defending high-exposure matters nationwide, including trials, trial monitoring, and related proceedings, with emphasis on personal injury and civil litigation.

The ideal candidate will have solid litigation and trial experience, be proactive and organized, and possess strong oral argument, research, and writing skills.