Associate - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co is seeking an associate with 5 to 8 years of strong litigation experience to join our Los Angeles office. This practice is focused on the defense of public and private entities in high-exposure matters arising from employment disputes, personal injuries, claims of sexual abuse, commercial disputes, and class actions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience taking and defending depositions, drafting and responding to discovery, preparing and arguing motions, and preparing pre-trial documents. The associate must be proactive, motivated and organized, and must possesses excellent research and writing skills. The associate will be expected to interact with opposing counsel and clients in a positive and professional manner.

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

Essential Skills & Experience

• Possess excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school
• 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

The salary range for this position is $175,000-$200,000. 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 criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $175,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90071