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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Senior Trial Attorney – Elmsford, NY (Bronx Area) (Insurance Defense / Civil Litigation)
Are you a litigation attorney ready to take full ownership of your cases and get meaningful trial experience—without the pressure of billable hours? Nationwide’s Trial Division is hiring a Senior Trial Attorney in the Elmsford / Westchester County area to handle complex, high-exposure litigation across personal and commercial lines. This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative legal team within a Fortune 100 organization.
💡 Why This Role Stands Out
- ✅ No billable hour requirements
- ✅ Manage cases from start to finish—including trial
- ✅ Work with a stable, Fortune 100 company
- ✅ Strong internal partnership with claims and legal teams
- ✅ Competitive compensation + comprehensive benefits
⚖️ What You’ll Do
- Serve as lead counsel on insurance defense matters
- Handle litigation from inception through trial, mediation, or resolution
- Conduct depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
- Collaborate with claims partners and internal stakeholders
- Deliver strong advocacy across general liability, bodily injury, and commercial matters
🎯 What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of civil litigation experience
- Background in insurance defense, general liability, or personal/commercial lines litigation
- Proven trial experience (first-chair or significant courtroom exposure)
- Strong case management and litigation strategy skills
- Active New York Bar admission
At Nationwide, “On Your Side” is more than a tagline—it’s how we support our customers and each other. If you’re looking for a role that offers impact, autonomy, and long-term career growth, we’d love to connect.
Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including:
- medical/dental/vision
- life insurance
- short and long term disability coverage
- paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
- nine paid holidays
- 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
- 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- company-paid pension plan
- business casual attire
- and more.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Credit/Background Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities of this job, a valid credit check and/or background which will be required as part of the selection process.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range.
Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.
The national salary range for Sr Trial Attorney: $138,000.00-$243,000.00
The expected starting salary range for Sr Trial Attorney: $138,000.00 - $206,000.00
Senior Trial Attorney – Elmsford, NY (Bronx Area) (Insurance Defense / Civil Litigation)
Are you a litigation attorney ready to take full ownership of your cases and get meaningful trial experience—without the pressure of billable hours? Nationwide’s Trial Division is hiring a Senior Trial Attorney in the Elmsford / Westchester County area to handle complex, high-exposure litigation across personal and commercial lines. This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative legal team within a Fortune 100 organization.
💡 Why This Role Stands Out
- ✅ No billable hour requirements
- ✅ Manage cases from start to finish—including trial
- ✅ Work with a stable, Fortune 100 company
- ✅ Strong internal partnership with claims and legal teams
- ✅ Competitive compensation + comprehensive benefits
⚖️ What You’ll Do
- Serve as lead counsel on insurance defense matters
- Handle litigation from inception through trial, mediation, or resolution
- Conduct depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
- Collaborate with claims partners and internal stakeholders
- Deliver strong advocacy across general liability, bodily injury, and commercial matters
🎯 What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of civil litigation experience
- Background in insurance defense, general liability, or personal/commercial lines litigation
- Proven trial experience (first-chair or significant courtroom exposure)
- Strong case management and litigation strategy skills
- Active New York Bar admission
At Nationwide, “On Your Side” is more than a tagline—it’s how we support our customers and each other. If you’re looking for a role that offers impact, autonomy, and long-term career growth, we’d love to connect.
Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including:
- medical/dental/vision
- life insurance
- short and long term disability coverage
- paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
- nine paid holidays
- 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
- 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- company-paid pension plan
- business casual attire
- and more.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Credit/Background Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities of this job, a valid credit check and/or background which will be required as part of the selection process.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range.
Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.
The national salary range for Sr Trial Attorney: $138,000.00-$243,000.00
The expected starting salary range for Sr Trial Attorney: $138,000.00 - $206,000.00
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Trial Attorney Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Nationwide2
- Travelers2
- Selective Insurance1
- The Travelers Indemnity1
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance6
- Banking & Financial Services1
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 Nationwide, Travelers, and Selective Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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?
Buffalo, Melville, and Elmsford 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 33% of trial attorney openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 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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