Associate Attorney – Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co

. Support Clyde & Co’s Trial & Defense practice in the Chicago office.

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $135,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation and trial processes, with strong capabilities in legal research, writing, and analysis. Proficient in drafting legal documents and providing strategic coverage advice in complex insurance matters.

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Litigation ExperienceTrial ExperienceLegal Writing SkillsResearch SkillsIllinois Bar Admission

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchDrafting PleadingsCoverage AnalysisMemorandum DraftingComplex LitigationOral ArgumentDiscovery ManagementMediation AttendanceClient AdvisoryProblem Resolution

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProactive AttitudeMotivationProject Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Illinois Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Insurance PoliciesCatastrophic InjuryBodily InjuryCommercial LitigationPremises LiabilityBad FaithFraudUM/UIMClass ActionMass Tort

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Clyde & Co’s Trial & Defense practice in the Chicago office.
Analyze insurance policies and draft coverage opinions.
Provide coverage advice and recommendations to clients.
Conduct complex legal research and analysis and draft memoranda.
Draft and review pleadings, memoranda, briefs, discovery, motions with supporting briefs, and legal correspondence.
Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required.
Handle matters including catastrophic injury, bodily injury, complex business and commercial litigation, premises liability, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class action and mass tort, and trucking and transportation cases.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Admission to the Illinois Bar.
2-3 years of experience.
Litigation and trial experience.
Coverage experience is a plus.
Excellent academic credentials.
Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
Superior oral argument, research, and writing skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Proactive, motivated, and organized.

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, monthly bonus plan with 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 – Generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues.
Mentorship & Career Growth – Strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
Social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for wellness activities and a Wellbeing Day.
Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
Global Mobility Program – Client-facing events across North America and access to international offices.