Litigation Associate

Clyde & Co US LLP; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible PTO

Performance bonuses

Student debt repayment

Referral rewards

Mentorship programs

Wellbeing program

Parental leave

Global mobility

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP seeks a litigation attorney to join our Seattle office, handling complex, high-exposure matters with a collaborative team of experienced trial lawyers.

The role covers a diverse mix of high-value commercial disputes and insurance coverage litigation, with opportunities in all phases from discovery to trial within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials.
• WA bar admission in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of complex litigation, from inception to resolution, including trial preparation and trial support.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on case strategy and litigation management.
• Conduct legal research, analyze findings, and draft memoranda.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, motions, and supporting briefs for insurance coverage litigation.
• Meet and confer with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Proactively manage matters, deadlines, and client communication.

Skills

Legal research

Oral communication

Writing skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Insurance coverage

Job description

Clyde & Co US LLP is seeking a litigation attorney to join our growing Seattle office. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-exposure litigation matters alongside a collaborative team of experienced trial lawyers in one of the firm's fastest-growing offices.

This practice handles a diverse mix of sophisticated litigation, including high-value commercial disputes, insurance coverage litigation, and bad faith litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of complex litigation from case inception through resolution, including trial preparation and trial support.
• Collaborate directly with partners and clients on case strategy and litigation management.
• Conduct legal research, analyze findings, and draft memoranda.
• Prepare and analyze pleadings, discovery, motions, supporting briefs, and legal correspondence regarding insurance coverage litigation.
• Meet and confer with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Take a proactive role in managing matters, deadlines, and communication with clients.

Required Qualifications

• Possesses excellent academic credentials.
• Is admitted to practice in WA and in good standing with the bar.
• 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.
• Has an interest in insurance coverage and coverage litigation matters.

Benefits & Perks

• 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 an additional $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 range for this position is $125,000 - $200,000. The range 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, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

About 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. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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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.