Senior Associate Attorney

Clyde & Co

Senior Associate Attorney handling insurance coverage litigation for global law firm Clyde & Co. Drafting legal filings, advising clients, and conducting depositions, hearings, and mediations.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in coverage litigation and insurance law, with strong capabilities in legal research, drafting pleadings, and managing sensitive legal matters. Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects while maintaining excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Coverage Litigation ExperienceInsurance Coverage ExperienceLegal Research Using Westlaw/Lexis/NexisDrafting Pleadings and BriefsAdmitted to Practice in Colorado

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Hard Skills

Drafting PleadingsLegal ResearchDocument ReviewPreparing CorrespondenceAnalyzing Insurance PoliciesPreparing Discovery ResponsesConducting DepositionsSubmitting Court FilingsProviding Client RecommendationsDrafting Coverage Opinions

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted to Practice in Colorado

Industry Keywords

Insurance LawLitigationPleadingsDiscoveryClient CorrespondenceMediationsHearingsLegal AnalysisSensitive MattersTime-Sensitive Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft pleadings and briefs
Prepare and respond to written discovery
Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
Analyze insurance policies, draft coverage opinions, and provide client recommendations
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of strong coverage litigation experience
Admitted to practice in Colorado
5+ years of insurance coverage experience
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to handle highly sensitive matters
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
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Capable of working within a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Paid Time Off
Annual performance-based bonuses
Monthly bonus plan with opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month
Non-taxable student debt repayment of $250 per month for eligible attorneys
Referral bonuses
Mentorship and career development support
Global training programs
Social events, volunteer and community service initiatives
Professional development opportunities
$300 per calendar year for wellness activities
Wellbeing Day
Six months fully paid parental leave for all parents
Global Mobility Program
Retirement benefits starting on day one and 100% vested