Associate Attorney

Coffey Modica LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule with business-cas

Competitive compensation and annual(b)

Full medical, dental, and vision insu

401(k) with firm match

Generous hybrid flexibility

Job summary

Coffey Modica LLP in Manhattan is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney with 2–5+ years of experience to join our litigation team. You will manage your own caseload from day one, conduct depositions, court appearances, and motion practice, and collaborate with partners on trial preparation.

New York Bar admission is required, and the role offers a hybrid schedule in a firm that values mentorship, complex matters, and opportunities for advancement among experienced trial attorneys.

Qualifications

• New York State Bar admission is required.
• 2–5+ years of experience in general liability or related litigation.
• Experience handling depositions, court appearances, and motion practice is expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload from day one.
• Conduct depositions, court appearances, and motion practice.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on trial preparation.
• Engage directly with clients and insurance carriers.
• Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented culture.

Skills

General liability

Litigation

Job description

Coffey Modica LLP is growing and seeking a talented General Liability Associate Attorney to join our team in Manhattan. With over 50 attorneys across eight offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, and Georgia, we are a leading litigation defense firm known for our high-profile cases, client relationships, and trial excellence.

About the Role:

This is a hybrid position (three days in-office) offering flexibility, hands-on litigation experience, and the opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes matters. You’ll work directly with national and regional clients and collaborate with seasoned trial attorneys across a range of general liability issues, including:

• New York Labor Law
• Transportation and trucking
• Catastrophic injury

We're looking for attorneys with 2–5+ years of experience in any of these areas. New York Bar admission is required.

What You’ll Do

• Manage your own caseload from day one
• Conduct depositions, court appearances, and motion practice
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on trial preparation
• Engage directly with clients and insurance carriers
• Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented culture

Why Coffey Modica?

• Recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Meaningful mentorship and internal training programs
• Frequent opportunities for advancement and trial work
• Hybrid work schedule with a business-casual environment
• Competitive compensation and annual bonus potential
• 401(k) with firm match
• Generous hybrid flexibility
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

We are proud to foster a firm culture grounded in inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning. Coffey Modica LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in all forms.