Associate Attorney – Trial & Defense (Mid-Level) – NY

Software Placement Group, SPG; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Wellness programs

401(k) retirement plan

Student loan repayment support

Job summary

Leading international law firm in New York, NY, is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate to join its Trial & Defense Practice in a hybrid role. The position covers general liability matters, including New York Labor Law, premises liability, catastrophic injury, and more, with close work with insurer clients.

The attorney will handle a 25-30 matter caseload, conduct depositions, draft motions, and collaborate with partners to advance case objectives.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing.
• 3-6 years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience defending premises liability, general liability, catastrophic injury, hospitality, transportation, or negligent security matters.
• Background handling New York Labor Law claims strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to take and defend depositions.
• Superior legal writing, analytical, and research skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work directly with insurer clients and insureds.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload of approximately 25-30 matters.
• Take and defend depositions, and participate in hearings and mediations.
• Draft and argue motions, and prepare pleadings and briefs.
• Prepare detailed correspondence and reporting to clients and carrier representatives.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other research tools.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery requests.
• Review, analyze, and organize documents and materials for production.
• Investigate claims, develop case strategy, and assess liability and exposure.
• Assist in trial and mediation preparation and participate as needed.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and cross-functional teams to advance case objectives.

Skills

Deposition skills

Legal research

Litigation management

Analytical ability

Excellent writing

Client communication

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Trial & Defense Practice in New York, NY. This hybrid role offers exposure to a broad range of sophisticated general liability matters, including New York Labor Law, premises liability, catastrophic injury, transportation, hospitality, and negligent security claims, with direct interaction with domestic and international insurer clients.

What you'll do

• Manage a litigation caseload of approximately 25-30 matters
• Take and defend depositions, and participate in hearings and mediations
• Draft and argue motions, and prepare pleadings and briefs
• Prepare detailed correspondence and reporting to clients and carrier representatives
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other research tools
• Prepare and respond to written discovery requests
• Review, analyze, and organize documents and materials for production
• Investigate claims, develop case strategy, and assess liability and exposure
• Assist in trial and mediation preparation and participate as needed
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and cross-functional teams to advance case objectives

What you'll need

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing
• 3-6 years of substantive litigation experience
• Experience defending premises liability, general liability, catastrophic injury, hospitality, transportation, or negligent security matters
• Background handling New York Labor Law claims strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to take and defend depositions
• Superior legal writing, analytical, and research skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work directly with insurer clients and insureds
• Motivated, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Compensation and benefits

• Annual base salary range of $130,000-$165,000, based on experience and market factors
• Annual performance-based and monthly bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; flexible paid time off; wellness programs; 401(k)/retirement plans; student loan repayment support; and additional firm-sponsored perks

Why this role

This is an opportunity to practice within one of the most active and sophisticated general liability and complex tort defense groups in the country, gaining early responsibility, direct client interaction, and strong mentorship while refining trial and deposition skills on high-exposure, multifaceted matters.