Litigation Associate – Maritime, Transportation & Energy

Clyde & Co US LLP; United States; On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Bonuses up to $2,000/mo

Student Debt Repayment

Referral Rewards

Mentorship & Career Growth

Wellbeing Benefits

Parental Leave

Global Mobility Program

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP seeks an enthusiastic attorney for our New York office. The team handles complex insurance and commercial disputes with trial and appellate experience, including international matters in marine and trade sectors.

The successful candidate will have 4–6+ years of litigation experience, be admitted to practice in New York, and have experience in insurance coverage matters, with strong research and writing skills and excellent time management.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in New York.
• 4–6+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience handling insurance coverage matters.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple sensitive matters concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, briefs and other litigation documents.
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients.
• Conduct legal research.
• Work on all aspects of pretrial to trial.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required.
• Provide appeals and trial support.

Skills

Litigation Experience

New York Admission

Insurance Coverage

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Time Management

Job description

Clyde & Co seeks an enthusiastic attorney with 4–6+ years of experience to join our New York office. This team practices litigation and arbitration of complex insurance and commercial disputes and has litigated matters at the trial and appellate levels in both US state and federal courts. The team focuses on renewable energy insurance, and has a robust market leading first‑party property, marine, commercial general and excess liability and construction. They have successfully represented US and foreign insurers in litigation involving high‑value insurance coverage disputes relating to property damage and business interruption loss and product liability exposure. In addition to coverage litigation, the team also handles defense work, representing clients in complex liability claims, including maritime, transportation, and commercial disputes. The team also manages complex international commercial disputes in the marine and trade sectors.

What you'll do:

• Prepare pleadings, briefs and other litigation documents
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
• Conduct legal research
• Work on all aspects of pretrial to trial
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required
• Provide appeals and trial support

We're looking for someone who:

• Admitted to practice in New York
• Has 4 –6+ years of litigation experience
• Has experience in working on insurance coverage matters
• Possesses strong research, writing, and analytical 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

Why Join Us?

• 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 range for this position in California is $185,000-$210,000. 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.

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