Property Coverage Attorney

Clyde & Co US LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Monthly bonus up to $2,000

Student debt repayment

Referral rewards

Mentorship & career growth

Wellbeing benefits

Parental leave

Global mobility

Retirement benefits

Engaging culture

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP in Los Angeles seeks an experienced insurance coverage litigation attorney focused on property coverage matters. You will handle complex matters from inception through trial, collaborating with partners and clients to shape strategy.

Qualified candidates are admitted to the California bar, with strong research, writing and mentoring skills. Hybrid work model and competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in California and in good standing with the bar.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive matters and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of complex litigation from case inception through 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 legal briefs.
• Meet and confer with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Analyze insurance policies and draft coverage opinions for clients.

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

Property Coverage Litigation Attorney Clyde & Co is seeking an insurance coverage litigation attorney with experience in handling property coverage matters. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high exposure litigation matters alongside a collaborative team of experienced litigation attorneys in one of the firm's fastest growing regions.

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.
• Analyze insurance policies and claim materials, draft coverage opinions, and provide recommendations for clients.

Education and Experience Required

• Admitted to practice law in California and in good standing with the bar.
• Insurance coverage experience is preferred, but we are open to considering candidates from other areas of litigation that are interested in insurance coverage litigation.
• Excellent academic credentials and/or solid work history.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature.
• Ability to handle time sensitive matters.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Why Join Us?

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive.

• 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 tax free 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 dependent on the level at which the candidate is hired: Associate: $160,000 - $190,000 Senior Associate: $185,000 - $240,000 Senior Counsel: $230,000 - $275,000 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, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

Clyde & Co will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

The Firm When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5500 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.

A Note on Privacy Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice. 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.

We’re a global law firm working with businesses at the heart of global trade and commerce. But we’re so much more than that. Our collective drive, our pursuit of excellence and our ambition to do our best for our clients, and each other has fuelled our growth for over 90 years. Find out more about our firm. It’s an exciting time to work with us. With challenging cases, impactful client projects, growing teams and new offices, you’ll work in a fast paced environment with rewarding outcomes. Collectively, we strive towards our shared goal of consistently delivering exceptional outcomes and bringing the best out in each other. Explore where you could work with us. Our early careers programmes differ from any other law firm, because of our rich learning experience coupled with our opportunities to work directly with clients. In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and collaborative mind to support the firm’s continued success and growth. With over 65 offices in 26 countries, wherever you’re based, you’ll be empowered to accelerate your career doing interesting, stimulating work, achieving your potential and delivering exceptional outcomes. Discover where we are based. Here, you’re in good company. With over 5,500 individuals with offices in every time zone, our drive for success is continuous, reaching across the globe. Our people stay with us because we invest in strong relationships and value shared success. Learn more about life with us.