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Associate, Trial & Defense
Clyde & Co. Join Clyde & Co’s Phoenix team as an Associate in the Trial & Defense practice.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong litigation capabilities with extensive experience in drafting pleadings, responding to discovery, and taking depositions. Possesses exceptional legal writing and communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple cases effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Litigation ExperienceDrafting PleadingsTaking DepositionsLegal Writing SkillsOral Advocacy
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Hard Skills
LitigationDrafting DiscoveryPreparing MotionsPre-Trial Document PreparationCase Handling Strategies
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsClient Interaction
Certifications & Qualifications
Admission to the Bar in Arizona
Industry Keywords
Trial PracticeDefense PracticeTransportation LawProduct LiabilityMediation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Join Clyde & Co’s Phoenix team as an Associate in the Trial & Defense practice.
- Manage a caseload of 10–20 matters.
- Investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies.
- Draft and respond to discovery.
- Review and analyze documents for production.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Draft and submit pleadings and motions.
- Attend hearings and argue motions.
- Draft pre-trial and trial documents.
- Prepare cases for mediation and trial, and participate in mediation and trial.
- Report actively and effectively to clients.
- Interact with opposing counsel and clients in a positive and professional manner.
- Collaborate closely with the Transportation and Product Liability practice group.
Requirements
What you’ll need- 1–3 years of strong litigation experience.
- Possess excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school.
- Admission to the bar in Arizona.
- Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation.
- Substantial experience taking and defending depositions.
- Experience drafting and responding to discovery.
- Experience preparing and arguing motions.
- Experience preparing pre-trial documents.
- Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
- Effective oral advocate.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
- Proactive, motivated, and organized.
- Must possess excellent research and writing skills.
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 – Annual performance-based bonuses and 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 toward a qualified higher education student loan.
- Referral Rewards – 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.
- Global Mobility Program – Client-facing events across North America and opportunities to explore international offices.