Associate Attorney - Montana

Summary

Clyde & Co is a law firm seeking a fully remote Associate Attorney to support its Montana practice. The role handles civil litigation matters involving insurance coverage and bad faith, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, UIM defense, premises liability, transportation claims, employment, and property disputes.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• Is admitted to practice in Montana
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Is admitted to practice in Montana
• 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

Benefits

• Fully remote work
• 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.
• Annual performance-based bonuses
• Monthly bonus plan with the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month
• 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.
• Social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities
• 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.