Current Attorney and Paralegal Opportunities
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Sr Associate, Defense Litigation
-Syosset, NY-
Our client, a leading presence in the insurance defense area for over 40 years, is looking to hire a Senior Defense Litigation Associate for their Syosset-based Insurance Defense practice. This can be a hybrid opportunity as well.
Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 7 years’ Defense Litigation experience in NY State Labor Law and/or Construction site personal injury, NYS Bar admission in good standing, excellent communication skills, and exceptional client service skills.
The salary range for this opportunity is $150k-$175k (based on experience) and includes medical and vision benefits, 401k, 3 weeks PTO, and discretionary annual bonuses.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Defense Litigation Associate
-Syosset, NY-
Our client, a leading presence in the insurance defense area for over 40 years, is looking to hire an experienced Defense Litigation Associate for their Syosset-based Insurance Defense practice. This can be a hybrid opportunity as well.
Qualified candidates should have 2-4 years’ Defense Litigation experience, NYS Bar admission, strong communication skills, and solid client service skills.
The salary range for this opportunity is $125k-$145k (based on experience) and includes medical and vision benefits, 401k, 3 weeks PTO, and discretionary annual bonuses.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Attorney, Commercial Litigation
-Mineola, NY-
Our client, the pre-eminent law firm representing franchise dealers in the automotive industry for over 30 years, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney for their in-office team in Mineola.
Qualified candidates will have 2 to 3 years’ experience in commercial litigation, excellent interpersonal and client service skills, and NYS Bar admission in good standing. A background in dealership or franchise law is a plus.
The salary range for this opportunity is between $110k - $125k (based on experience), and includes medical coverage with strong firm contribution, dental and vision, 401k with contribution, and 3+ weeks of PTO (2 weeks vacation, 5 sick and 3 personal days).
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Complex Litigation Associate
-Smithtown, NY-
Our client, a cutting-edge, technology-forward law firm specializing in complex business/commercial, real estate/property dispute, labor/employment, and AI compliance cases, is in search of a Litigation Associate who is a strategic thinker with 2+ years’ experience in complex litigation work (Commercial Litigation exp preferred).
Ideal candidates should be solid motion writers, often dealing with complex cases in new areas of law, capable of writing arguments from the ground up, detailed researchers, and discovery experts. Trial/settlement experience a huge plus! High experience with -- and hands-on usage of -- law firm technology (including AI) is required, as is being comfortable and capable working collaboratively on strategic plans of attack and case handling. Plaintiff experience preferred.
The salary for this opportunity ranges from $120k up to $175k (based on experience and capabilities). Additional benefits include medical coverage, 3-weeks PTO, coverage of all professional fees (licenses, CLEs, etc.), and bonuses.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Litigation Associate, Construction Law
-Melville, NY-
Our client, a boutique law firm with a 20+ year history of exceptional insurance defense, professional liability, and litigation, is looking for a Litigation Associate with a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in Construction Law to join their onsite team in Melville.
For this role, you need to be well-experienced in the litigation of construction law, as well as conducting depositions, all phases of written discovery, and motions. This role requires an onsite/in-office daily presence, strong interpersonal and written communication skills, and a team-oriented work capability.
The salary range for this opportunity is $125k-$145k (based on experience) and includes medical/dental/vision coverage (with heavy contribution), 401k with contribution, FSA, 3-weeks PTO, and a low hourly billable minimum.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Litigation Associate
-Wantagh, NY-
Our client, a full-service bankruptcy, litigation and business law firm with a stellar reputation for over 25 years, is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney for their Wantagh office.
Qualified candidates will have 3 to 5 years’ Litigation experience -- handling depositions, discovery, and complex litigation clients. Bankruptcy and/or trial experience a huge plus. Strong legal research/writing skills and stellar client service skills are also required.
The salary range for this opportunity is between $115k - $150k (based on experience), and includes medical/dental/vision benefits package, 401k, and 3-weeks PTO.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Jr. Associate, Litigation
-Huntington, NY-
Our client, a Huntington-based litigation firm known for its trial expertise, seeks a Jr. Associate with 1–3 years of hands-on litigation experience (personal injury or civil litigation experience preferred) and NYS bar admission for their Litigation team.
This position requires strong legal writing and research skills (developing legal strategy, drafting discovery/motions/briefs/pleadings/etc.), excellent communication skills (for interactions with opposing counsel/clients/etc.), and the ability to manage cases independently within a supportive, mentoring environment. You will be required to adequately prepare for and attend court hearings and depositions, assist with settlements/mediations/negotiations, and support attorneys in personal injury and other litigation matters.
This in-office role has a salary range of $85k-$120k (based on experience) and includes paid PTO, medical benefits, retirement plan with employer contribution, a discretionary annual bonus, and a percentage of any business you bring into the firm.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Litigation Associate
– Garden City, NY –
Our client, a well-established civil litigation firm defending premises liability, product liability, labor law, auto accidents, and general litigation, is looking to add a Litigation Associate to their Garden City location.
Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years’ experience defending civil litigation cases involving general litigation, premises liability, product liability, labor law, and/or auto accidents. Additional requirements include strong writing/communication/courtroom skills, excellent client service skills, and a desire to grow within a reputable firm.
The salary range for this opportunity is $125,000 – $150,000 (based on experience), and includes medical coverage, 401K with company match, and 3-weeks PTO.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Litigation Associate
– Islandia, NY/Hybrid –
Our client, a growing, boutique firm providing complex, high-exposure property damage and construction-related litigation services, is looking to add a Litigation Associate to their Islandia location.
Associates in this role have direct responsibility for case management, handling matters from pre-suit investigation through active litigation, including site inspections, expert coordination, depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and direct client interaction. These cases include large-scale infrastructure and construction-related disputes, as well as complex property damage and subrogation claims.
Ideal candidates should have 3-5+ years’ experience prosecuting and/or defending civil litigation cases involving construction-related issues and property damages, strong writing/communication/courtroom skills, excellent client service skills, and a desire to grow within a reputable firm.
The salary range for this opportunity is $130,000 – $160,000 (based on experience), and includes annual bonus, a comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits package, 401K with company match, and 3-weeks PTO.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Sr Attorney, Trust & Estates Administration
-Elmsford, NY-
Our client, a boutique Elder Law firm located in Westchester county who is on an exceptional growth track, is looking to add a Senior Associate who is passionate about providing expert legal guidance to seniors and their families. This is a short-track opportunity to partnership.
To be considered for this role, you must have an exceptional desire to help people protect their assets and plan for their future, a valid NYS bar license, and a minimum of 7 years’ experience handling estate planning, trusts, wills, probates, asset protection, Medicare/Medicaid applications/filings, guardianships, surrogate proceedings, tax laws, and advanced estate planning. New business development capabilities and/or a portable book of business and/or referral source(s) are a huge plus.
The salary range for this opportunity is $175k - $250k (based on experience), and includes healthcare coverage, generous PTO/holiday time, and 401k with contribution.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Litigation Associate
-Melville, NY-
Our client is a busy, fast-paced firm located in Melville, specializing in bankruptcy and foreclosure services for individuals and businesses. They are looking to add a Litigation Associate to their Foreclosure Defense team with a minimum of 3+ years’ Litigation experience. Foreclosure Litigation experience a plus.
This onsite role has a salary range of $110k - $150k (based on experience), and requires NY Bar license in good standing, the ability to multitask and be organized, and be comfortable with heavy client contact and communication. Included with the salary is a healthcare plan consisting of medical/dental/vision coverage, 401k, PTO, and a friendly, casual office environment.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Personal Injury Paralegal
-Uniondale, NY-
Our client, a Personal Injury law firm with a stellar reputation for delivering results for their clients for over 40 years, seeks a Personal Injury Paralegal at their Uniondale office.
Qualified candidates must have 4+ years’ experience as a Plaintiff Personal Injury Paralegal, the ability to handle a caseload of 100+ files, and both pre-litigation/litigation case experience. Additional requirements include strong legal writing skills (drafting motions, bills of particulars, summons/complaints, etc.), solid organizational and multi-tasking skills, and the ability to work within a tech savvy office.
This in-office role has a salary range of $70k-$80k (based on experience), and includes a medical/vision plan, 401k with contribution, 3-weeks PTO, and summer Fridays (leave at 2pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day).
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Bankruptcy Paralegal
-Wantagh, NY-
Our client, a full-service bankruptcy, litigation and business law firm with a stellar reputation for over 25 years, is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal for their Wantagh office.
Qualified candidates will have 3+ years’ Paralegal experience in a Bankruptcy firm. Responsibilities include drafting legal documentation, gathering and analyzing financial data and credit reports, client service, supporting the attorneys in this department with file and trial preparation.
The salary range for this opportunity is between $75k - $100k (based on experience), and includes medical/dental/vision benefits package, 401k, and 3-weeks PTO.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Personal Injury Paralegal
-Huntington, NY-
Our client, a Huntington-based litigation firm known for its trial expertise, seeks a Paralegal with 2+ years’ experience in plaintiff Personal Injury law and strong legal writing skills (drafting motions, bills of particulars, summons/complaints, etc.). Strong organizational, communication and multi-tasking skills, as well as the ability to provide thorough support to attorneys in a fast-paced environment are essential.
This in-office role has a salary range of $65k-$85k (based on experience) and includes paid PTO, medical benefits, retirement plan with employer contribution, and a discretionary annual bonus.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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