Senior Associate - Trial & Defense

Job Description

Clyde & Co is a global law firm that provides service to clients in its core sectors of insurance, transportation, energy, infrastructure, and trade & commodities. Our California-based insurance coverage team is seeking an Insurance Coverage Senior Associate.

The position involves representation of domestic insurers with regard to coverage advice and litigation involving commercial general liability and excess policies.

• Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies, draft coverage opinions, and provide coverage advice to clients.
• Conduct legal research, analyze findings, and draft memoranda.
• Prepare and analyze pleadings, discovery, motions, supporting briefs, and legal correspondence regarding insurance coverage litigation.
• Meet and confer with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Take a proactive role in managing matters, deadlines, and communication with clients.

• Possesses excellent academic credentials.
• Is admitted to practice in California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington state, with a particular emphasis on admission in California.
• Has experience in insurance coverage and coverage litigation.
• Has excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Has strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Has the ability to simultaneously handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.
• Has effective problem-solving skills.
• Has the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $215,000. 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.

Benefits offered include 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.

Clyde & Co will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $215,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90071