Litigation Associate Attorney

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and mentorship

Hybrid work arrangements

Work-life balance

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking an attorney to join its Defense Litigation practice group in New York. The successful candidate will handle a range of complex insurance defense matters and must be admitted to the New York bar. Ideal candidates have civil litigation experience and strong writing skills. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the New York bar in good standing.
• Experience in both state and federal courts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent national and international insurance clients in insurance defense matters.
• Work collaboratively with a team on diverse caseloads.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Strong academic credentials

Ability to draft complicated opinions

Interest in business development

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

Hinshaw & Culbertson, a leading national law firm, seeks an attorney to join its Defense Litigation practice group in New York.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative team, representing national and international insurance clients in a wide range of complex insurance defense matters, including, but not limited to, general liability, premises liability, professional liability, pollution, construction defect, personal and advertising injury, cyber liability, and excess liability matters.

Position Requirements

• Must be admitted to the New York bar in good standing.
• Ideal candidates will have civil litigation experience in both state and federal courts.
• Candidates should be able to draft complicated opinions, motions, and legal memoranda and have strong academic credentials.
• Candidates interested in participating in business development efforts are required.

Development and Opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that offers a high level of responsibility in an exciting, growing practice. Our firm is dedicated to your professional development, providing comprehensive training, mentorship, and support to help you succeed and advance within the firm. You will be entrusted with a diverse and challenging caseload and will take on significant responsibilities.

We value work-life balance and offer hybrid work arrangements, allowing you to work from both the office and remotely.

Application and Contact

To apply, please submit your resume, writing samples, and unofficial law school transcript.

New York Candidates Only: Estimated $140,000 to $180,000. The estimated salary range displayed is specifically for those applicants who will perform work in New York if selected for the role and is not applicable to other locations. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary range, market data, applicant skills, relevant experience, degrees, or certifications.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA). It does not discriminate in employment practices based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Kingly note: Direct applicants only. This position is not accepting recruiter candidates.