Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm is seeking an Of Counsel or Jr. Shareholder for its General Liability / Insurance Defense (personal injury, recreation, venue liability, professional liability, etc.) practice group in our New York City office.  This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to elevate their career in a collegial environment. The successful candidate will work on a variety of matters, enjoy autonomy, while still being afforded the benefit of working in a team environment and receiving support from a national firm.  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 PA and/or NJ or another jurisdiction is value-added;
• Minimum of 7 years experience in general liability / insurance 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;
• Excellent legal research, writing and advocacy skills;
• Ability to multitask and manage 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.  If you are looking to take the next step in your career and join a team that will allow you to continue your legal development while providing ample, hands-on opportunities, please submit your resume.

Salary: $140,000 - $190,000 per year, commensurate with experience.  Opportunity for bonus and credit for business origination.

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.