Associate Attorney

Coffey Modica LLP; Village of Tarrytown (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

401(k) with firm match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Coffey Modica LLP in Tarrytown, NY is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join our growing team. This hybrid role offers three days in-office and the chance to work on high-stakes matters with national and regional clients.

Qualified candidates have 2–5+ years of general liability litigation experience and must be admitted to the New York Bar. You will manage your own caseload, take depositions, appear in court, and collaborate with seasoned trial attorneys.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of general liability litigation experience.
• New York Bar admission is required.

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

Litigation

Depositions

Court appearances

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

Coffey Modica LLP is growing and seeking a talented General Liability Associate Attorney to join our team in Tarrytown. With over 50 attorneys across six offices in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, 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.