Associate Attorney
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Job Summary
Clyde & Co US LLP seeks an associate to join our growing Los Angeles office. This practice represents international and domestic insurers in complex insurance coverage litigation matters with regards to all manner of liability policies including commercial general liability and focuses on insurance for industries that drive Southern Californias industries: construction energy entertainment and maritime.
Responsibilities:
In this role you will:
Analyze insurance policies drafting coverage opinions and providing coverage advice and recommendations to 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;
Prepare formal correspondence to opposing counsel and other parties;
Attend depositions hearings and mediations as required.
Were looking for someone who:
- Is admitted to practice in California.
- Has civil litigation experience.
- 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.
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. Heres 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 $2000 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.
- Retirement Benefits Starts on day one and 100% vested.
The salary range for this position is $167000 - $185000. 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.
The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co you join a team of 500 partners 2400 lawyers 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people innearly 70offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make unite us in ourendeavorsand 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 tooperatingin 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 realize their potential using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work volunteering and charitable partnerships and minimizing 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 valuesencourage us to support fairness celebratediversityand 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
Please take a moment to readourprivacy notice.. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you whatitsused for howitsobtained your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.
If you aresubmittinga 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 toreasonably amenditin accordance withthe 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.
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.
The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co you join a team of 500 partners 2400 lawyers 3200 legal professionals and 5500 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
Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you what its used for how its obtained your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Clyde & Co is a leading, sector-focused global law firm with 440 partners, 2500 legal professionals and 4000 staff in over 50 offices and associated offices on six continents. The firm specialises in the sectors that move, build and power our connected world and the insurance that und ... View more