Litigation Associate

Clyde & Co seeks an enthusiastic attorney with 5-6+ years of experience to join our New York office. The team’s practice is split between defense and coverage litigation in the marine, energy, renewable energy, and transportation sectors.  Typical matters include personal injury onboard vessels and energy projects, damage or loss of cargo during water or land transit, motor carrier and broker liability, and property damage and business interruption losses. 

The team litigates matters at the trial and appellate levels in both U.S. State and Federal courts, representing U.S. and foreign insurer and non-insurer clients.    

Although the team is based in New York, they work on cases throughout the United States, with a particular focus in the Gulf Coast region where they are looking to expand their practice.  A Gulf Coast connection is not required but would be beneficial.      

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, briefs and other litigation documents
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
• Conduct legal research
• Work on all aspects of pretrial to trial
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required
• Provide appeals and trial support

Education and Experience Required

• Admitted to practice in New York
• 5 – 6+ years of litigation experience

Skills and Abilities Required

• Must possess strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

*We are not accepting agency submissions at this time*

Our Values

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavors and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
 

• Work as one- We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
• Excel with clients- We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the center of everything we do
• Celebrate difference- We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
• Act boldly- We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognizing that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth

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.

The salary range for this position is $190-215k. 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.