Associate Attorney

Clyde & Co

Associate Attorney representing international and domestic insurers on liability policies. Handling complex insurance coverage matters within a fast-paced team environment.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $177,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in insurance coverage analysis, legal research, and drafting legal documents, with a strong focus on managing complex cases and effective communication with clients and opposing parties.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Insurance Coverage AnalysisLegal ResearchDrafting Legal DocumentsLitigation ExperienceTime Management

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Hard Skills

Drafting Coverage OpinionsPreparing PleadingsConducting Legal ResearchAnalyzing Insurance PoliciesPreparing Case Handling Strategies

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

WestlawLexisNexis

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted to Practice in California

Industry Keywords

Insurance CoverageLitigationDepositionsArbitrationsMediations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies, draft coverage opinions and position letters, and provide coverage advice to clients.
Conduct rigorous legal research, analyze findings, and draft memoranda.
Prepare and analyze pleadings, discovery, motions, supporting briefs, and legal correspondence regarding insurance coverage.
Meet and confer with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
Attend arbitrations, hearings, and mediations, as needed.
Take a proactive role in managing matters, deadlines, and communication with clients.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of experience in insurance coverage.
Admitted to practice in California.
Additional bar admissions are a plus.
Experience in working on complex insurance coverage matters.
Litigation experience is a plus.
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to simultaneously handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.