Litigation Associate Attorney

Clyde & Co; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Monthly bonus up to $2,000

Student debt repayment

Referral bonuses

Mentorship & career growth

Parental leave

Global mobility

Job summary

Clyde & Co seeks a Litigation Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to work on third-party property damage and construction defense matters. The ideal candidate is proactive, motivated and organized with superb writing skills.

You will manage 20–25 matters, take depositions, draft pleadings, perform legal research, and report to insurance carrier clients. The firm offers hybrid work, bonuses up to $2,000/month, student debt repayment, parental leave, and global mobility.

Qualifications

• J.D. required.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Experience taking depositions required.
• Excellent academic credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 20-25 matters.
• Take depositions, attending hearings, and mediations as required.
• Draft and submit pleadings, motions and briefs.
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis.
• Draft discovery requests and discovery responses.
• 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.
• Prepare cases for trial/mediation and participate in trial/mediation

Skills

Legal writing

Interpersonal skills

Multitask management

Problem solving

Education

J.D.

Litigation experience

Experience taking depositions

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Clyde & Co is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to work with their practice focused on third-party property damage and construction defense litigation. The ideal candidate is proactive, motivated, and organized and possesses superior writing skills. Prior property damage and/or construction defense litigation experience is preferred. The Associate will interact with our clients, and other domestic and international insurers in this space and in relation to other latent type insurance claims.

In This Role You Will

• Manage a caseload of 20-25 matters;
• Take depositions, attending hearings, and mediations as required;
• Draft and submit pleadings, motions and briefs;
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients;
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis;
• Draft discovery requests and discovery responses;
• 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;
• Prepare cases for trial/mediation and participate in trial/mediation

Education and Experience

• J.D.
• Litigation experience
• Experience taking depositions
• Excellent academic credentials

Skills and Ability

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills:
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Why Join Us?

Benefits

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.
• 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.

The salary range for this position is $130,000-$145,000. 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.

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. 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. Learn more about our interview process.

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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.