Associate - Trial & Defense

Responsibilities

• In this role you will:
• Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters;
• Take depositions, attending hearings, and mediations as required;
• Draft and submit pleadings, discovery, motions and briefs;
• Monitor trials, evaluate trial record for errors to be raised on appeal;
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis;
• Review and analyze documents and materials for production;
• Review and analyze briefs and trial transcripts and develop arguments for appeals;
• Evaluate insurance policies and analyze claims for potential coverage issues;
• Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies;
• Actively and effectively report to our insurance carrier clients and insureds;
• Prepare cases for trial/mediation and participate in trial/mediation
• Education and Experience
• Admission to the Illinois bar
• Litigation experience
• Experience taking depositions
• Excellent academic credentials
• Skills and Ability
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills:
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
• This role may require out of state travel for trial and trial monitoring.
• 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.
• 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 Firm
• Our Commitment
• Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness,

Benefits

Additional Information

Clyde & Co is seeking an insurance defense trial and litigation associate with 1 to 3 years of experience to join our Chicago office. This practice is focused on the defense of a myriad of high exposure litigation across the nation, including trials, trial monitoring, and parachute trials. This practice includes catastrophic injury cases, bodily injury, complex business and commercial litigation, premise liability, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class action and mass tort, and trucking and transportation matters. The ideal candidate has litigation and trial experience, is proactive, motivated, and organized and possesses superior oral argument, research and writing skills. The Associate will interact with our clients, participate in and try cases, and monitor cases and trials.

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