Senior Counsel - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co US LLP seeks senior attorneys with 10+ years of experience to join our growing litigation defense practice in Seattle. This practice covers a wide range of liability and insurance challenges in matters involving insurance coverage and bad faith, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, UIM defense, premises liability, trucking/transportation claims and employment and property disputes.

Responsibilities:

In this role you will:

• 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.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is admitted to practice in Washington State.

• Has civil litigation experience.

• Has excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.

• Has strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Has the ability to simultaneously handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.

• Has effective problem-solving skills.

• Has the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Why Join Us?

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 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.

The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $235,000. 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. This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.