Associate Attorney - Toxic Tort/Product Liability - New York

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A national litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney specializing in toxic tort and product liability for its New York City office. This role offers a unique opportunity for attorneys to advance their litigation skills while being part of a collaborative team. Candidates should have a New York law license, a minimum of one year of civil defense litigation experience, and a proactive attitude towards case management.

Benefits

401(k) with match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a practicing attorney in civil defense litigation.
• Prior toxic tort experience required.
• Experience handling mediations/arbitrations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case load while working in a team environment.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions.

Skills

Legal Research

Writing

Advocacy

Multitasking

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Current active license to practice law in New York

Dual licensure with surrounding states (NJ, PA, CT or MA)

Job description

Associate Attorney - Toxic Tort/Product Liability - New York

Associate Attorney - Toxic Tort/Product Liability - New York

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Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its very active toxic tort (asbestos) / product liability practice group in our New York City office. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to hone their litigation skills and take responsibility for the day-to-day management of an assigned case load 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 surrounding states (NJ, PA, CT or MA) desirable;
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a practicing attorney in civil 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;
• Prior toxic tort experience required;
• Excellent legal research, writing and advocacy skills;
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple 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 be challenged and handle files independently while having the ability to work collaboratively with an experienced litigation team, please submit your resume.

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

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