Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate

Clyde & Co is seeking a Litigation Associate for its Boston office with 4 to 5 years of experience in the litigation and management of insurance coverage, extra-contractual and surety disputes. The work is exclusively on the insurer/surety company side, with a focus on construction related disputes. The ideal candidate would be proactive, motivated, possesses superior writing skills and have experience representing surety companies in contract and commercial surety matters and with a range of liability insurance coverage matters and extracontractual claims.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and generation of advice regarding insurance coverage for underlying claims and litigation;
• Monitoring underlying litigation;
• Representing sureties in contract default and other surety matters, including in commercial and fiduciary disputes and with respect to loss recovery under indemnity agreements;
• Representing insurers and sureties in all phases of litigation, including:
• Preparation of pleadings
• Written, documentary and deposition discovery
• Motion practice
• Settlement
• Hearings and trial
• Appeals

Education and Experience

• J.D. 2016 - 2021
• Admission to practice in Massachusetts (required);
• Admission to practice in other Northeastern states (not required, but a plus);
• Excellent academic credentials
• Relevant experience

Skills and Ability

• Exceptional legal analysis, research, writing and communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills:
• Proficiency with document management and review systems and software
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Benefits offered include student loan reimbursement; flexible time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K Safe Harbor contribution; Life/AD&D Disability; Flexible Spending Account; Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance; Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Commuter Benefits.

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organizations successfully navigate risk and maximize opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity and enable global prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy, trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, Clyde & Co offers a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. It is committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves and provides an environment in which everyone can realize their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimizing the impact it has on the environment including through a commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. The firm has 490 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Principals Only- We are not accepting agency submissions at this time.

We offer a rewarding work environment that supports professional growth and opportunities. We value diversity in our work place and it is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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