Entry-Level Associate Attorney

McCloskey, Waring & Drury LLP; California (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic legal team as an Associate Attorney, where you will support experienced partners in navigating complex insurance coverage issues. This entry-level position is perfect for recent law school graduates eager to dive into the world of insurance law. You will engage in legal research, drafting, and client interactions, gaining invaluable experience in both state and federal practices. The firm offers a competitive salary and bonus structure, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth. If you're passionate about law and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position for recent law school graduates (0-2 years).
• Assisting partners and clients in insurance coverage practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and policy analysis for insurance coverage.
• Draft memorandums, reports, and assist in trial preparations.

Skills

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Compensation: Salary range is $95,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience and based upon 1650 billable hours annually with potential for discretionary bonuses. Additionally, MWD's Associate Attorney Billing Incentive Program provides automatic bonuses for hourly billable work at different thresholds after 1650 hours billed.

Job Description

The entry-level Associate Attorney will be a recent (0-2 year) graduate from an accredited law school and will actively assist our partners and work closely with clients in all phases of state and federal insurance coverage practice, including policy analysis, legal research, correspondence, analysis of case files, drafting of memorandums and reports, participation in strategy discussions, and assisting in ADR and trial. Insurance experience is a plus, but not required.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree
2. J.D. from an accredited law school
3. Excellent research, writing, analysis, and communication skills

About MWD

MWD provides effective and efficient legal representation in the areas of insurance coverage advice and litigation, as well as intellectual property and general business matters. We represent and advise our insurance industry clients both locally and nationally on a variety of diverse and complex insurance issues and coverage disputes arising out of environmental, construction, intellectual property, trademark infringement, public entity errors and omissions, products liability, mass tort, wildfire, habitability, bad faith, entertainment, personal injury, and advertising injury, among others.