Senior Associate

Clyde & Co seeks an Attorney with 5- 8+ years of first- and third-party insurance coverage experience to work with our insurance coverage practice group. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive with their caseload—someone who will be able to act independently and comfortable taking on a leadership role with their cases, with experience and an interest in working on complex insurance coverage litigation matters.

This practice represents domestic and international insurers and focuses on complex insurance coverage analyses, and disputes involving property, time element, CGL coverage, and bad faith claims.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analyzing first- and third-party insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions and providing coverage advice to insurance company clients;

• Taking examinations under oath;

• Taking a leading role in federal and state litigation, including declaratory judgment actions brought by our insurer clients and defending our insurer clients in litigation filed by policyholders;

• Drafting and/or supervising the drafting of pleadings; motions with supporting briefs; and mediation statements;

• Corresponding with opposing counsel, other parties, clients, experts/consultants, and the court;

• Conducting legal research using Westlaw as needed;

• Drafting and/or supervising the drafting of discovery requests and subpoenas;

• Reviewing document collections received from parties and third-parties in litigation as needed and managing document productions on behalf of our clients and consultants;

• Taking and defending depositions;

• Attending hearings and mediations;

• Retaining and managing experts and consultants as required;

• Effectively delegating to and managing the work of more junior associates and paralegals.

Education and Experience

• J.D.

• Admitted to practice or willing to gain admission to practice in Georgia;

• Strong first party property coverage experience is a must;

• Litigation experience required.

Skills and Ability

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills;

• Strong interpersonal skills;

• Strong work ethic and a sense of ownership over work;

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;

• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

• Candidate is expected to be able to complete these tasks with minimal oversight, and supervise junior associates and paralegals. Candidate should be able to independently manage workload and deadlines for multiple complex litigations simultaneously.

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.

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.    

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core 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.
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