Senior Associate - Insurance Coverage Litigation (Seattle)

Clyde & Co; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan reimbursement

Flexible time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Safe Harbor contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking a highly motivated attorney with over 5 years of experience in insurance coverage litigation. The role involves representing international and domestic insurers and is best suited for someone who excels in a fast-paced team environment. Strong interests in complex issues and effective problem-solving skills are essential.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Washington, California, or Hawaii and will have excellent legal research and writing skills. A competitive salary range of $195,000 - $220,000 and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in insurance coverage litigation.
• Excellent legal writing skills.
• Strong interest in working on complex insurance matters.

Responsibilities

• Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
• Prepare and analyze pleadings and legal correspondence.
• Meet and confer with clients and opposing counsel.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.

Skills

Legal research

Oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Admission to practice in Washington, California, or Hawaii

Job description

Clyde & Co seeks a highly motivated attorney with 5+ years of experience in insurance coverage litigation. The position involves representation of international and domestic insurers with regards to all manner of liability policies, including fidelity, directors and officers, employment, professional, property, excess and commercial general liability policies. The opportunity is suited to someone who thrives within a busy, stimulating and fast‑paced team environment, and has a strong interest in working on complex insurance coverage litigation matters.

The attorney will ideally be located in Seattle, WA.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies, draft coverage opinions, and provide coverage advice to clients.
• 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.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Possesses excellent academic credentials.
• Is admitted to practice in Washington, California, or Hawaii. Additional bar admissions are a plus.
• Has experience in insurance coverage and coverage litigation.
• 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.
• We are not accepting agency submissions at this time.

The salary range for this position is $195,000 - $220,000. The range takes into account the wide range of factors 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. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Benefits offered include student loan reimbursement; flexible time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) Safe Harbor contribution; Life/AD&D Disability; Flexible Spending Account; Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance; Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; and commuter benefits.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.