What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate position at Clyde & Co?
Description
Associate
Clyde & Co is seeking an associate with 4 to 7 years of strong litigation experience to join our Los Angeles office. This practice is focused on the defense of public and private entities in high-exposure matters arising from employment disputes, personal injuries, claims of sexual abuse, commercial disputes, and class actions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience taking and defending depositions, drafting and responding to discovery, preparing and arguing motions, and preparing pre-trial documents. The associate must be proactive, motivated and organized, and must possesses excellent research and writing skills. The associate will be expected to interact with opposing counsel and clients in a positive and professional manner.
Responsibilities
In this role you will:
The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $195,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
We offer a rewarding work environment that supports professional growth and opportunities. We value diversity in our work place and it is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Clyde & Co will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO.
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Associate
Clyde & Co is seeking an associate with 4 to 7 years of strong litigation experience to join our Los Angeles office. This practice is focused on the defense of public and private entities in high-exposure matters arising from employment disputes, personal injuries, claims of sexual abuse, commercial disputes, and class actions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience taking and defending depositions, drafting and responding to discovery, preparing and arguing motions, and preparing pre-trial documents. The associate must be proactive, motivated and organized, and must possesses excellent research and writing skills. The associate will be expected to interact with opposing counsel and clients in a positive and professional manner.
Responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters
- Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
- Draft and respond to discovery
- Review and analyze documents for production
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw
- Take and defend depositions
- Draft and submit pleadings and motion
- Attend hearings and argue motions
- Draft pre-trial and trial documents
- Prepare cases for mediation/trial, and participate in mediation/trial
- Actively and effectively report to our clients
- Possess excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school
- Admission to the bar in California
- Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation
- 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
- The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $195,000.
- Hybrid flexibility out of our Los Angeles, California office.
- Flexible time off & 11 paid holidays per calendar year.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401K Safe Harbor contribution.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Commuter Benefits.
- Minimum billable hours of 1,900 per year with generous yearly and monthly bonus opportunities for high performers.
- Student loan reimbursement.
The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $195,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
We offer a rewarding work environment that supports professional growth and opportunities. We value diversity in our work place and it is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Clyde & Co will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO.
CLYDE & CO PRIVACY NOTICE: https://www.clydeco.com/help/privacy
Salary : $175,000 - $195,000
