Coverage Associate

Clyde & Co seeks a highly motivated attorney with 35 years of experience in insurance coverage to join our growing team. This is a primarily non-litigation coverage-focused position advising domestic and international insurers on complex coverage issues across a range of liability policies including directors and officers employment practices professional liability commercial general liability and commercial auto liability policies.

This opportunity is suited to someone who thrives within a busy stimulating and fast-paced team environment and has a strong interest in working on complex insurance coverage matters.

What Youll Do

• Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies draft coverage opinions and position letters and provide coverage advice to clients.
• Conduct rigorous legal research analyze findings and draft memoranda.
• Review and analyze pleadings discovery motions and other materials from underlying litigation to evaluate insurance coverage implications.
• Collaborate directly with clients and colleagues on coverage strategy claim analysis and policy interpretation.
• Attend arbitrations hearings and mediations as needed.
• Take a proactive role in managing matters deadlines and communication with clients.
  

Were Looking For Someone Who

• Possesses excellent academic credentials.
• Is admitted to practice in California or another U.S. jurisdiction.
• Has experience in working on complex insurance coverage matters. Litigation experience is a plus but not required.
• Has excellent legal research writing and oral communication skills.
• Has strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Has the ability to simultaneously handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.
• Has effective problem-solving skills.
• Has the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities:

In this role you will:

• Review and analyze claims files and policies.
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis.
• Review and analyze documents and materials for production.
• Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies.
• Actively and effectively report to our insurance carrier clients and insureds.

We are open to considering remote candidates for this position.

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. Heres 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 $2000 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 salary ranges for this position are as follows:

• California: $185000 - $210000
• Illinois: $170000 - $190000
• Washington D.C.: $175000 - $195000
• Texas: $155000 - $170000
• Colorado: $155000 - $170000

The ranges 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. This is the job description as constituted at present; however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co you join a team of 500 partners 2400 lawyers 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people innearly 70offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make unite us in ourendeavorsand 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 tooperatingin 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 realize their potential using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work volunteering and charitable partnerships and minimizing 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 valuesencourage us to support fairness celebratediversityand 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.

A Note on Privacy

Please take a moment to readourprivacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you whatitsused for howitsobtained your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

If you aresubmittinga candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.

This is the job description as constituted at present; however Clyde & Co reserves the right toreasonably amenditin accordance withthe changing needs of the business.

Clyde & Co will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO.

Clyde & Co will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co you join a team of 500 partners 2400 lawyers 3200 legal professionals and 5500 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.

A Note on Privacy

Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you what its used for how its obtained your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.

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.