Trial Attorney Jobs in New York
Trial attorney jobs in New York represent one of the most active and competitive legal markets in the country, with demand at every level from first-year associates through senior litigators concentrated in corporate litigation, criminal defense, civil rights, and white-collar defense. New York City, Albany, and Buffalo anchor the largest share of hiring, where established employers such as the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, the New York Attorney General's Office, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom maintain deep, ongoing trial practice rosters. The most in-demand specialties include commercial litigation, federal criminal defense, and complex tort work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$136,100.00 - $224,500.00Target Openings
1What Is the Opportunity?
Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus, positioning you as a strong business partner and trusted advisor who delivers exceptional value through local expertise and outstanding client service. We handle litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company and take cases from inception through trial and appeal. As a Senior Counsel with Travelers you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim matters depending on line of business. You will deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers and will mentor less experienced attorneys.What Will You Do?
- In the independent handling of a caseload of higher exposure cases and most complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim depending on line of business, your responsibilities will include:
- Leverage trial experience to apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
- Conduct advanced legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
- Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
- Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
- Provide in-depth, substantive case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners on file handling strategies.
- Collaborates with expert witnesses and consultants to develop case strategies, evaluate technical matters, and prepare compelling testimony for litigation.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships, including independent responsibility for managing client and business partner relationships.
- Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
- Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
- Initiate special projects and identifies other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
- Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
- Travel as required to meet business needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
- Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury; proven track record of litigating jury trials, with a history of successful courtroom outcomes
- Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to effectively communicate complex information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
- Advanced oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate successs.
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries.
- Excels in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service
- Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.
- Exercises sound decision making and possesses advanced negotiation skills.
- Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness.
- Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.
What is a Must Have?
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
- 7 years experience as a practicing attorney.
- Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
- Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings. Valid driver's license required depending on the location.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$136,100.00 - $224,500.00Target Openings
1What Is the Opportunity?
Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus, positioning you as a strong business partner and trusted advisor who delivers exceptional value through local expertise and outstanding client service. We handle litigation arising from claims asserted against policyholders or the company and take cases from inception through trial and appeal. As a Senior Counsel with Travelers you will be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim matters depending on line of business. You will deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers and will mentor less experienced attorneys.What Will You Do?
- In the independent handling of a caseload of higher exposure cases and most complex litigation matters, including Major Case and Complex Claim depending on line of business, your responsibilities will include:
- Leverage trial experience to apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
- Conduct advanced legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
- Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
- Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
- Provide in-depth, substantive case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and Claim partners on file handling strategies.
- Collaborates with expert witnesses and consultants to develop case strategies, evaluate technical matters, and prepare compelling testimony for litigation.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships, including independent responsibility for managing client and business partner relationships.
- Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
- Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
- Initiate special projects and identifies other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
- Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
- Travel as required to meet business needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- 7+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
- Strong aptitude for trying cases to a jury; proven track record of litigating jury trials, with a history of successful courtroom outcomes
- Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to effectively communicate complex information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
- Advanced oral and written advocacy skills, with a demonstrated track record of summary judgment and/or appellate successs.
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of the bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries.
- Excels in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service
- Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.
- Exercises sound decision making and possesses advanced negotiation skills.
- Effectively manages multiple priorities with an attention to detail, sense of urgency & responsiveness.
- Possesses a flexible and agile mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.
What is a Must Have?
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
- 7 years experience as a practicing attorney.
- Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
- Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and has the ability to transport to those meetings. Valid driver's license required depending on the location.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
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Trial Attorney Job Market in New York
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in trial attorney jobs across New York.
- Active admission to the New York State Bar through the New York Board of Law Examiners
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Demonstrated first-chair or second-chair courtroom trial experience in state or federal court
- Strong legal research and written advocacy skills, including brief and motion drafting
- Experience managing discovery, depositions, and pre-trial motion practice independently
- Familiarity with New York Civil Practice Law and Rules or New York Criminal Procedure Law
Trial Attorney Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a trial attorney in New York?
You become a trial attorney in New York by earning a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, passing the New York Bar Examination administered by the New York State Board of Law Examiners, and completing the character and fitness review required for admission to the New York State Bar. Most employers expect admission before your start date, though some large public offices and firms will extend conditional offers to final-semester law students sitting for the exam.
How much do trial attorneys make in New York?
Trial attorneys in New York earn a median of about $207,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,200 for the lowest 10% to over $391,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire trial attorneys in New York?
Employers hiring trial attorneys in New York right now include Travelers, Jobot, and Bartlett, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's market is unusually broad, drawing hiring from large private firms, the state and federal public sectors, insurance carriers with major litigation departments, and nonprofit legal organizations concentrated in New York City.
Which New York cities have the most trial attorney jobs?
New York, Elmsford, and Melville account for the most trial attorney openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its density of federal and state courts, major law firm headquarters, and large corporate defendants and plaintiffs, while Albany draws consistent public-sector hiring from state agencies and the Attorney General's Office, and Buffalo supports a steady regional litigation market in insurance defense and commercial disputes.
Are there remote trial attorney jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Trial attorney work is inherently court-facing, requiring in-person appearances, client meetings, and on-site depositions that limit remote arrangements. About 75% of trial attorney openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve pre-trial research, appellate writing, or advisory work rather than active courtroom litigation.
How can I get hired as a trial attorney in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a public-sector position, where agencies including the New York City Law Department, county district attorney offices, and the Legal Aid Society regularly hire newly admitted attorneys into structured litigation roles with immediate courtroom responsibility. Public defender and civil legal services organizations throughout the state also bring on associates without prior trial experience and provide training through supervised case assignments. Completing a judicial clerkship with a New York state or federal court judge is a recognized credential that opens doors at both firms and government offices.
Where can I find and apply to trial attorney jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to trial attorney jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your background and practice area, and apply directly through each listing.
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