Associate Attorney, Insurance Coverage

Clyde & Co seeks an Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney with 3-4+ years of experience. This practice represents and advises national and international insurers in a broad range of coverage cases across the Unites States, including a wide range of complex insurance coverage matters, principally involving pollution, toxic tort, asbestos, construction defect, products liability, errors and omissions, and excess liability. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney who is able to work within a busy and fast-paced team environment and looking to grow.

This position is currently open to our New Jersey and New York offices.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy for insurance coverage litigation business disputes and class-actions;

• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda;

• Analyze insurance policies and claims, draft analyses of coverage issues and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients;

• Take and defend depositions;

• Draft motions, pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery requests, interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;

• Attend court hearings and mediations;

• Manage and supervise associates and paralegals.

Education and Experience Required

• Admitted to practice in all courts in New York is required. Admitted to practice in both New York and New Jersey is preferred.

• 3-4+ years of insurance coverage litigation experience, particularly with product liability policies;

• A good amount of depositions experience;

• State and federal court experience;

• Excellent academic credentials;

• Solid work history.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;

• Interpersonal, leadership and mentoring skills;

• Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;

• Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously;

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;

• Excellent organizational and time management skills;

• 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.

• 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.

• Career Development: Access regional and global associate training and career development programs.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

• Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.

The salary range for this position is $160,000-180,000. 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

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.

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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.