Litigation Associate

About the position

Clyde & Co is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 2 to 4 years of experience to focus on the defense a myriad of complex general liability matters, including (but not limited to) premises liability, catastrophic injury, hospitality, transportation, and negligent security. The ideal candidate is proactive, motivated, and organized and possesses superior writing skills. The Associate will interact with our clients, and other domestic and international insurers in this space and in relation to other latent type insurance claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters
• Take depositions, attend hearings, and mediations as required
• Draft and submit pleadings, motions and briefs
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis
• Draft discovery requests and discovery responses
• Review and analyze documents and materials for production
• Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
• Actively and effectively report to our insurance carrier clients and insureds
• Prepare cases for trial/mediation and participate in trial/mediation

Requirements

• J.D. from a reputable law school with excellent academic credentials
• Litigation experience
• Experience taking depositions
• Licensed to practice in California

Nice-to-haves

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Benefits

• Student loan reimbursement
• Flexible time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K Safe Harbor contribution
• Life/AD&D Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance
• Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits