Senior Counsel – Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Paid time off

Bonuses up to $2,000/mo

Student debt repayment

Referral bonuses

Mentorship & career growth

Wellbeing benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Clyde & Co in the United States is seeking an experienced attorney to support our Trial & Defense practice, handling catastrophic injury, bodily injury, complex business and commercial litigation, premises liability, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class actions and mass tort, and trucking matters.

The ideal candidate has substantial litigation and trial experience and demonstrates initiative, organization, and superb written and oral advocacy.

Qualifications

• Arizona Bar admission
• 7+ years of experience
• Excellent academic credentials
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies, draft coverage opinions and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients;
• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda;
• Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery, motions with supporting briefs and other legal correspondence;
• Attend depositions, hearings and mediations as required.

Job description

Clyde & Co is seeking an experienced attorney to support our Trial & Defense practice. This practice includes catastrophic injury cases, bodily injury, complex business and commercial litigation, premise liability, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class action and mass tort, and trucking and transportation matters. The ideal candidate has litigation and trial experience, is proactive, motivated, and organized and possesses superior oral argument, research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies, draft coverage opinions and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients;
• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda;
• Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery, motions with supporting briefs and other legal correspondence;
• Attend depositions, hearings and mediations as required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Admission to the Arizona Bar
• 7+ years of experience
• Excellent academic credentials
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Why Join Us?

• 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-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.

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.