Associate Attorney - General Liability / Insurance Defense - New York

Segal McCambridge; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Attorney for its General Liability / Insurance Defense practice in New York City. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to develop litigation skills while working in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, excellent research and writing abilities, and a proactive approach to case management. Join a team that values mentorship and career advancement, and take the next step in your legal career with a firm that has a rich history of successful litigation.

Benefits

401(k) with match

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Current, active license to practice law in New York.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in general liability / insurance defense litigation.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, written discovery, and motions.
• Manage case files from inception through resolution/trial.

Skills

Legal Research

Writing Skills

Advocacy Skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Associate Attorney - General Liability / Insurance Defense - New York

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Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for its General Liability / Insurance Defense (personal injury, recreation, venue liability, professional liability, etc.) practice group in our New York City office. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to hone their litigation skills in a collegial environment. The successful candidate will work on a variety of matters, enjoy autonomy, while still being afforded the benefit of working in a team environment and receiving training and mentorship from partners with deep experience in these practice areas. This is a hybrid position, with a flexible mixture of remote and intermittent in-office attendance.

We Seek Candidates With

• Current, active license to practice law in New York. Dual licensure with PA and/or NJ or another jurisdiction is value-added;
• Minimum of 3 year experience in general liability / insurance defense litigation including experience in drafting pleadings, written discovery; motions and other related litigation documents; performing legal research; taking and defending depositions; reporting to clients and/or insurance carriers; and other facets of the litigation process;
• Excellent legal research, writing and advocacy skills;
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues and produce top quality work;
• A willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects and assignments;
• Experience handling mediations/arbitrations desirable.
  
  

This position offers exponential opportunities for career advancement within a well-established, but growing organization. Our attorneys work on sophisticated and challenging matters in a collaborative team environment. Associates take ownership of case management (along with a supervising partner) and have the ability to handle all aspects of a file from inception through resolution/trial.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career and join a team that will allow you to continue your legal development while providing ample, hands-on opportunities, please submit your resume.

Salary: $100,000 - $160,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Opportunity for bonus and credit for business origination.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
  
  

About The Firm

Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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