Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate

Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP seeks an associate to handle coverage and insurance defense matters, litigation, and arbitration in California. You will conduct legal research, draft memoranda, and provide high-quality advice while managing cases and offering strategic litigation support.

The role requires a JD from a top-tier law school, admission to the California bar, and 3–6 years of relevant experience, with strong writing, research, and organizational skills for a collaborative team

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of litigation, arbitration, and/or insurance/reinsurance experience.
• Admissions to California state bar is a must.
• JD from a top-tier accredited law school with strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Handle coverage and insurance defense matters for the insured, litigation, and arbitration.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda and other litigation-related documents, and provide high-quality legal advice.
• Prepare and manage cases, offer legal strategies, and participate in court proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations to assist with and be part of a top-tier legal team.
• Efficiently manage multiple cases with a keen eye for detail and superior organizational skills.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Trial preparation

Arbitration

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) from a top-tier law school

Job description

Founded in 1933 and headquartered in New York’s Financial District, Mound Cotton is among the oldest and most respected law firms in New York City, offering preeminent legal services in a wide array of practice areas. At Mound Cotton, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services to our insurance clients across a broad range of areas. As a leader in representing both insurance companies and the insured, we strive for operational excellence in all aspects of our business. MCWG attorneys engage primarily in insurance, reinsurance, and commercial litigation. Although we are best known for our insurance and reinsurance practices, our traditional strengths have broadened as our clients’ needs have evolved across transactional, regulatory, and litigated matters. The heart of our success lies with our attorneys. Located in New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, California, Florida, and Texas, they take pride in providing efficient and responsive service in all legal matters. The firm is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and celebrates individual identities and cultures.

About the Role:

As an associate, you will handle coverage and insurance defense matters, litigation, and arbitration. Conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda and other litigation-related documents, and provide high-quality legal advice. Be able to prepare and manage cases, offer legal strategies, and participate in court proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations to assist with and be part of a top-tier legal team. Efficiently manage multiple cases with a keen eye for detail and superior organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

Handle coverage and insurance defense matters for the insured, litigation, and arbitration.

• Conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda and other litigation-related documents, and provide high-quality legal advice.
• Prepare and manage cases, offer legal strategies, and participate in court proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations to assist with and be part of a top-tier legal team.
• Efficiently manage multiple cases with a keen eye for detail and superior organizational skills.

Required Skills:

• Admissions to California state bar is a must.
• A Juris Doctorate (JD) from a top-tier accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• 3-6 years of litigation, arbitration, and/or insurance/reinsurance experience.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and court proceedings.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, communication, analytical, time management, organizational, and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.