Senior Counsel - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co US LLP; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonuses up to $2k/mo

Student debt repayment

Referral bonus

Mentorship

Wellbeing benefit

Parental leave

Global mobility

PTO

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP is seeking an experienced attorney to support our Trial & Defense practice in Phoenix. The role focuses on catastrophic injury, complex business litigation, premises liability, UM/UIM, class actions and mass tort, and trucking matters.

The candidate will handle policy analysis, research, pleadings and participate in depositions and hearings. Excellent academic credentials and 7+ years of litigation experience are required, along with Arizona Bar admission and strong writing and

Qualifications

• Arizona Bar admission required.
• 7+ years of litigation experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong legal writing and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize.
• 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.
• Attending depositions, hearings and mediations as required.

Skills

Arizona Bar

Litigation experience

Academic credentials

Legal writing

Time management

Analytical thinking

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 In this role you will:

• 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;
• Attending 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?

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-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.

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.

The Firm When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 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.

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.

Its 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.

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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.

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