Attorney

McGivney, Kluger, Clark & Intoccia, P.C.; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Generous PTO & firm holidays

Hybrid and in-office options

Parental leave

CLE & license fees covered

AI tools for research

Job summary

McGivney, Kluger, Clark & Intoccia, P.C. seeks an Associate Attorney to join upstate NY team, offering growth within a supportive environment. The role emphasizes civil defense litigation across product liability, premises liability, and related matters.

The candidate will handle depositions, court appearances, client communications, case strategy, drafting pleadings, and discovery, with opportunities for trial involvement. Hybrid and in-office options available.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in New York State.
• 1–7 years of experience in civil defense litigation; salary commensurate.
• Previous civil defense litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Attend or conduct depositions and participate in court appearances.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and other parties.
• Collaborate with colleagues on case strategy and management.
• Draft pleadings, motions, client communications and discovery requests.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Assist in trial preparation with potential second chair experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & oral communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Civil Defense Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

MKCI is a civil defense litigation firm with a proven track record of successfully defending clients in high-stakes cases across various product liability/toxic tort and general liability matters. Although our attorneys are skilled in handling diverse legal matters, our expertise lies in litigating and trying complex cases related to product liability (including asbestos and talc claims), premises liability, public entities, construction defect, labor law, insurance coverage, and environmental issues.

We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our upstate NY team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development within a supportive and collegial environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Attend/conduct depositions and participate in court appearances.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in legal matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues on case strategy and management.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, client communications, and discovery.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of cases for trial with opportunity for second chair trial experience if desired.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the State of New York.
• 1 to 7 years of experience (salary commensurate with experience - range $100,000-$150,000).
• Previous Civil Defense Litigation experience preferred.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong worth ethic and commitment to client service.
• 401(k) + matching after 1 year of employment
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and short and long-term disability insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Firm Holidays
• Hybrid and In-Office work options
• Parental leave
• CLE and Fees related to license covered by firm
• All attorneys and legal professionals at MKCI are trained to utilize the latest AI technologies for legal research and litigation assistance from case intake through trial.

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.