Description:
Clyde & Co is seeking an Coverage Litigation Attorney to support our Trial & Defense practice. This practice includes catastrophic injury cases, bodily injury, complex business and commercial litigation, premise liability, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class action and mass tort, and trucking and transportation matters. The ideal candidate has litigation and trial experience, is proactive, motivated, and organized and possesses superior oral argument, research and writing skills.This role is available in Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities:
In this role you will:
- Analyze insurance policies, draft coverage opinions and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients;
- Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda;
- Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery, motions with supporting briefs and other legal correspondence;
- Attending depositions, hearings and mediations as required.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Admission to the Illinois Bar
- 3-4 years of coverage litigation experience
- Excellent academic credentials
- Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
