First Year Litigation Associate, San Francisco
Clyde & Co US LLP is seeking entry-level associates for their insurance coverage-focused litigation practice in San Francisco. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on case analysis, legal research, and strategic dispute resolution, providing a strong foundation for a long-term litigation career.
Responsibilities
- Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies, draft coverage opinions, and provide coverage advice to clients
- Conduct legal research, analyze findings, and draft memoranda
- Prepare and analyze pleadings, discovery, motions, supporting briefs, and legal correspondence in connection with insurance coverage litigation
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties
- Attend and support depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
- Take a proactive role in managing matters, deadlines, and client communications
Skills
- Is planning to sit for the California State Bar Exam (or is otherwise eligible for California State admission)
- Possesses strong academic credentials
- Has a demonstrated interest in insurance coverage and litigation matters
- Brings excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills
- Has strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
- Is comfortable handling sensitive and time‑sensitive matters
- Demonstrates sound judgment and effective problem‑solving skills
Benefits
- 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.
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