Senior Counsel - Trial & Defense

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of about 20 matters
• Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
• Draft, respond and manage discovery
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, treaters and experts
• Draft and argue motions
• Prepare cases for mediation/trial including drafting pre-trial documents
• Participate in mediation/trial
• Actively and effectively report to our clients
• Manage and supervise associates and paralegals
• Essential Skills & Experience
• Admission to the bar in Illinois
• Extensive oral argument skills
• Excellent creative strategy and strong legal writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• 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.
• 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 Firm
• Our Commitment

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Additional Information

Clyde & Co is seeking a Senior Counsel attorney to support our Trial & Defense practice on liability defense litigation and coverage litigation. This practice includes high exposure catastrophic injury cases, bodily injury, wrongful death, commercial litigation, premise liability, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class action and trucking and transportation matters. The ideal candidate has litigation and trial experience, is proactive, motivated, creative and organized and possesses superior oral argument, research and writing skills.

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