Job Description

These roles are for experienced attorneys only; if you are in law school, we welcome applications to our Summer Associate program. Please send your resume, writing samples, and salary requirements to recruitment.

We are accepting applications from Bar-licensed, experienced associates for all of our offices. Ideal candidates will have litigation experience in complex insurance coverage, including commerical first-party insurance, reinsurance, third-party liability, professional liability, and bad faith coverage.

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with insurance coverage experience who are looking to develop in their careers by joining a team within a national firm.

The ideal candidate should have the following experience and skills:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Admission to the appropriate state bar. Additional state bar admissions are preferred but not required.
  
• At least three years’ experience, and ten years’ experience for the Houston office.
• JD from an accredited law school and very strong academic credentials.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Superior legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Salary is commensurate with experience, $145,000-$165,000, plus hourly billable bonuses up to $50K.

About Us
Founded in 1933 and headquartered in New York’s Financial District, Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP is among the oldest and most respected law firms in New York City, offering preeminent legal services in a wide array of practice areas.

MCWG attorneys engage primarily in insurance, reinsurance, and commercial litigation. Although we are best known for our insurance and reinsurance practices, over the years our traditional strengths have broadened as our clients’ needs have evolved across transactional, regulatory, and litigated matters.

MCWG has achieved national and international prominence. Our expanding practice has enabled us to keep abreast of significant legal developments both in the U.S. and in foreign jurisdictions so that we can give immediate attention to the needs of our clients. 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.