Associate - Remote in New Mexico

Clyde & Co is seeking an insurance coverage litigation attorney with at least 3 years of experience for a fully remote role. This opportunity is open to candidates who are located in and licensed to practice in New Mexico. We are looking for a bright, ambitious, and highly motivated attorneys with experience handling complex insurance coverage litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and briefs;

• Prepare and respond to written discovery

• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients;

• Analyze insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions and providing recommendations for clients;

• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis;

• Review documents in preparation for litigation;

• Attend and conduct depositions, hearings, and mediations as required;

• Submit filings to the court.

Education and Experience Required

• Admitted to practice in New Mexico - additional admission(s) is/are a plus;

• 3+ years of insurance coverage experience;

• Excellent academic credentials;

• Solid work history.

• Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;

• Interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring skills;

• Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;

• Ability to handle time sensitive matters;

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;

• Excellent organizational and time management skills;

• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

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

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 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.

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.

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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.