Trial & Defense Attorney

Clyde & Co; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Flexible Paid Time Off

Performance Bonuses up to $2,000/month

Student Debt Repayment

Referral Rewards

Mentorship & Career Growth

Engaging Culture

Wellbeing Benefits

Inclusive Parental Leave

Global Mobility Program

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Clyde & Co in California seeks a Senior Associate or Senior Counsel with 7-10+ years of insurance defense experience. The role demands an energetic litigator with strong writing skills, capable of independent discovery work, trial support, and proactive caseload management.

Hybrid work flexibility, generous PTO, and monthly bonuses up to $2,000 complement a comprehensive Benefits program. Salary range for this level runs from $200,000 to $250,000, reflecting experience and market.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the California Bar.
• Extensive experience handling all facets of litigation.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
• Effective oral advocacy in court and hearings.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with clients and teams.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple matters concurrently.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 10–20 matters.
• Investigate claims and develop case strategies.
• Draft and respond to discovery.
• Review documents for production.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and submit pleadings and motions.
• Attend hearings and argue motions.
• Draft pre-trial and trial documents.
• Prepare cases for mediation or trial and participate accordingly.
• Report to clients effectively and consistently.
• Supervise associates and paralegals.

Skills

Bar admission CA

Extensive litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Multitask management

Problem solving

Job description

Clyde & Co is seeking a Senior Associate or Senior Counsel in California with 7-10+ years of experience in insurance defense. We are looking for a bright litigator and excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive with their caseload. We need someone who will be able to act independently throughout the discovery process, assisting in trial, and maintaining a strong interest in those matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters

• Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies

• Draft and respond to discovery

• Review and analyze documents for production

• Conduct legal research using Westlaw

• Take and defend depositions

• Draft and submit pleadings and motion

• Attend hearings and argue motions

• Draft pre-trial and trial documents

• Prepare cases for mediation/trial, and participate in mediation/trial

• Actively and effectively report to our clients

• Manage and supervise associates and paralegals

Essential Skills & Experience

• Admission to the bar in California

• Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills

• Effective oral advocate

• Strong interpersonal 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. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 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 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–Startson day one and 100% vested.

The salary range for Senior Associate position is $200,000-$220,000. The salary range for Senior Counsel is $230,000-$250,000. 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 arrests and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO.

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.

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

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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.