Senior Associate, Trial & Defense Litigation

Latham & Watkins; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking a Senior Associate with over 6 years of experience to support our Trial & Defense practice focused on liability defense litigation. This role requires managing a caseload, investigating claims, drafting motions, and preparing cases for mediation/trial. The ideal candidate should be licensed to practice in Illinois, possess strong litigation and creative strategy skills, and demonstrate excellent legal writing.

The salary range for this position is between $165,000 and $185,000 based on various factors including experience and training.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of litigation experience required.
• Excellent creative strategy and strong legal writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of about 20 matters.
• Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies.
• Draft, respond and manage discovery.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Interpersonal skills

Creative strategy

Problem-solving

Education

Licensed to practice in Illinois

Job description

Clyde & Co is seeking a Senior Associate with over 6 years of experience to support our Trial & Defense practice focused on liability defense litigation. This role requires managing a caseload, investigating claims, drafting motions, and preparing cases for mediation/trial. The ideal candidate should be licensed to practice in Illinois, possess strong litigation and creative strategy skills, and demonstrate excellent legal writing.

The salary range for this position is between $165,000 and $185,000 based on various factors including experience and training.