Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate – Hybrid CA

MDS Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing represents a leading international law firm in Los Angeles seeking an Associate Litigation Attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice Group. This hybrid, LA-based role handles complex coverage disputes and market conduct matters for domestic and international insurers.

Candidates should have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, California bar in good standing, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience; strong research, writing, and drafting skills are essential, with the

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic record.
• Active California Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of substantive civil litigation experience.
• Experience analyzing insurance policies and coverage issues preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent drafting, organization, and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies and draft coverage opinions and recommendations.
• Provide clear coverage recommendations for insurer clients.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other tools.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Draft and review pleadings, briefs, motions, and discovery documents.
• Review and analyze document collections for litigation.
• Communicate with domestic and international insurers.
• Collaborate with partners to advance case objectives efficiently.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Oral advocacy

Drafting

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Client service

Policy analysis

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

MDS Staffing represents a leading international law firm in Los Angeles seeking an Associate Litigation Attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice Group. This hybrid, LA-based role handles complex coverage disputes and market conduct matters for domestic and international insurers.

Candidates should have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, California bar in good standing, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience; strong research, writing, and drafting skills are essential, with the