Associate Attorney

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program and **dis\

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its New York office focusing on general liability defense. The role offers ownership of cases, mentorship, and exposure to high-stakes matters within a collaborative national team.

The ideal candidate will have an active New York license and 1+ year of civil litigation experience, with strong writing and advocacy skills. Hybrid work is available, with potential for fully-remote consideration.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in New York.
• 1+ year of civil litigation experience, ideally with a focus on general liability defense.
• Strong litigation skills: pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and client reporting.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Dual licensure in another jurisdiction is a bonus (CT preferred).

Responsibilities

• Managing cases from inception through resolution or trial.
• Drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Conducting legal research and developing case strategies.
• Participating in mediations, arbitrations, court conferences, and trials.
• Communicating with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel.
• Collaborating with partners and other team members on case strategy.

Skills

Civil litigation

General liability defense

Legal writing

Depositions

Client communication

Job description

Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence in the courtroom, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our New York office with a focus on general liability defense litigation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to take ownership of their cases while working in a collaborative environment with mentorship from experienced trial attorneys. You’ll be involved in challenging, high-exposure matters and supported by a national team of seasoned litigators.

About the Role

You’ll handle a diverse caseload of general liability matters, including:

• Property damage
• Personal injury defense
• Construction-related general liability
• Child Victim Act
• Trucking/Transportation
• Other tort and civil litigation

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing cases from inception through resolution or trial
• Drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Conducting legal research and developing case strategies
• Participating in mediations, arbitrations, court conferences, and trials
• Communicating with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel
• Collaborating with partners and other team members on case strategy

While the ideal candidate will be in the office on a hybrid basis, we will consider fully-remote candidates as appropriate.

What We’re Looking For

• Active license to practice law in New York (required)
• 1+ year of civil litigation experience, ideally with a focus on general liability defense
• Strong litigation skills: pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and client reporting
• Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple cases and deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with mediation, arbitration, or trial is a plus
• Dual licensure in another jurisdiction is a bonus (CT preferred)

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary: $110,000 – $175,000, based on experience
• Annual bonus eligibility and credit for business origination
• A collaborative firm culture with real opportunities for career advancement
• Access to sophisticated, high-exposure litigation work

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Employee referral program
• Employee assistance program and discounts

About Segal McCambridge

Founded in 1986, Segal McCambridge is a nationally recognized litigation firm with offices in more than 20 cities across the U.S. We represent Fortune 500 companies, insurers, and individuals in a broad array of complex litigation areas, including:

• General liability and tort defense
• Construction and labor law
• Product and professional liability
• Insurance coverage and bad faith
• Toxic torts, environmental, and employment law
• Cybersecurity, transportation, and more

We combine the resources of a national firm with the close-knit culture of a collaborative team. Our attorneys are trusted trial lawyers known for delivering exceptional results in complex matters.