Associate - Property

Clyde & Co seeks an Associate with 3 - 6 years of insurance experience. 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 bad faith claims and business interruption claims.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analyzing first-party insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions and providing coverage advice to insurance company clients;
• Assisting 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 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/Lexis/Nexis;
• Drafting discovery requests and preparing subpoenas;
• Reviewing document collections received from parties and third-parties in litigation and managing document productions on behalf of our clients and consultants;
• Taking and defending depositions, hearings, and mediations as required;
• Assisting in locating and managing experts and consultants;

• Admitted to practice in Texas;
• Insurance coverage and first party property, product liability, and premise liability experience preferred;
• Litigation experience required.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bonus - Earn annual performance-based bonus of up to 35%.

• Student Debt Repayment - Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan. (US ONLY)

• 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