Litigation Associate: Trial Skills, Mentorship & Equity Path

Simpson Judge USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work options

Mentorship programs

Trial academies

Second-chair opportunities

Job summary

Simpson Judge USA is a New York defense firm seeking attorneys with 3–5 years of defense litigation experience to deepen expertise and assume greater responsibility. You will manage discovery, draft motions and help prepare for trials in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment.

The firm emphasizes a flexible, non-traditional approach to hours, offering mentorship, trial academies, and opportunities to become a trial leader while pursuing equity partnership and a balanced professional life.

Qualifications

• New York-admitted attorney with 3–5 years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience in insurance defense, New York Labor Law, premises liability, product liability, professional liability or general liability.
• At least one year of New York Labor Law experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of matters across discovery, motion practice and trial preparation.
• Attend court, participate in trials and develop advocacy skills.
• Mentorship and trial academies participation and second-chair opportunities.
• Equity partnership is presented as an accessible route for attorneys seeking advancement.

Skills

Defense litigation

Courtroom experience

Motions drafting

Trial preparation

Ownership mentality

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York Bar admission

Job description

Simpson Judge USA is a New York defense firm seeking attorneys with 3–5 years of defense litigation experience to deepen expertise and assume greater responsibility. You will manage discovery, draft motions and help prepare for trials in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment.

The firm emphasizes a flexible, non-traditional approach to hours, offering mentorship, trial academies, and opportunities to become a trial leader while pursuing equity partnership and a balanced professional life.