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Associate - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026
Clyde & Co is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 3 to 6 years of experience to work with their practice focused on the defense a myriad of complex general liability matters, including (but not limited to) New York Labor Law, premises liability, catastrophic injury, hospitality, transportation, and negligent security. The ideal candidate is proactive, motivated, and organized and possesses superior writing skills. The Associate will interact with our clients, and other domestic and international insurers in this space and in relation to other latent type insurance claims.

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

  • Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters;
  • Take depositions, attending hearings, and mediations as required;
  • Draft and submit pleadings, motions and briefs;
  • Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients;
  • Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis;
  • Draft discovery requests and discovery responses;
  • 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;
  • Prepare cases for trial/mediation and participate in trial/mediation

Education And Experience

  • J.D. 2019-2022
  • Litigation experience
  • Experience taking depositions
  • Excellent academic credentials

Skills And Ability

  • Exceptional legal writing and communication skills;
  • Strong interpersonal skills:
  • 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.

The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $165,000. The range 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.

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 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.

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core 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.

Please take a moment to read our privacy notice carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s 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.

Salary : $130,000 - $165,000

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