Associate Attorney

Clyde & Co US LLP is seeking a litigation attorney to join our growing Seattle office. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside accomplished litigators on sophisticated, high-exposure matters in one of the firm's fastest-growing offices.

Our Seattle team represents insurers in complex first-party and third-party coverage disputes and bad faith litigation. This practice is particularly known for handling large-scale environmental, toxic tort, and mass tort coverage matters, including disputes involving substantial exposure and multi-party litigation. Attorneys on this team work directly with clients, develop litigation strategy, and gain meaningful responsibility on significant matters from the outset. The team also advises insurers on a broad range of coverage issues arising under commercial, environmental, property, homeowner, and automobile insurance policies.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in all phases of complex litigation, from case inception through resolution, including trial preparation and trial support.
• Collaborate directly with partners and clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment, coverage analysis, and case management.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Assist with insurance coverage analysis, coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and bad faith matters.
• Work on sophisticated insurance coverage disputes, including environmental, toxic tort, and mass tort claims.
• Engage with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders.
• Attend and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings.
• Take an active role in managing matters, developing litigation strategy, and maintaining strong client relationships.

We’re Looking for Someone Who

• Is admitted to practice in Washington or Oregon and is in good standing with the applicable state bar.
• Possesses strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrates exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage competing priorities.
• Has strong problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment.
• Is motivated to take ownership of matters and work directly with clients.
• Has experience with, or a strong interest in, insurance coverage, bad faith, environmental coverage, and complex commercial litigation.

How to Apply:

Please submit both a resume and cover letter for this role.

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:

• 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 an additional $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.
• 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 dependent on the level at which the candidate is hired:

• Associate: $135,000 – $190,000
• Senior Associate: $170,000 – $225,000
• Senior Counsel: $200,000 – $250,000

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.

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.