Litigation Senior Associate — Construction & Damage Defense

Clyde & Co US LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Flexible Paid Time Off

Performance Bonuses

Student Debt Repayment

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP seeks a Litigation Attorney in New York with 5-7 years of experience in third-party property damage and construction defense litigation. The ideal candidate is proactive, motivated and organized, with superior writing skills and prior deposition experience.

The Associate will interact with clients and insurers, handling claims across domestic and international spaces. The role offers hybrid work flexibility, competitive compensation, and a focus on mentorship and career growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 20-25 matters
• Take depositions, attend 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

Project management

Problem solving

Education

J.D.

Job description

Clyde & Co US LLP seeks a Litigation Attorney in New York with 5-7 years of experience in third-party property damage and construction defense litigation. The ideal candidate is proactive, motivated and organized, with superior writing skills and prior deposition experience.

The Associate will interact with clients and insurers, handling claims across domestic and international spaces. The role offers hybrid work flexibility, competitive compensation, and a focus on mentorship and career growth.