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Litigation Associate Attorney – New York City
The Cook Group | New York, New York | Full-Time

The Cook Group is seeking an associate with approximately 1–3 years of experience to join our growing New York City office. This role offers a strong opportunity for a developing attorney to build practical litigation skills through hands-on work on complex civil matters, including mass tort, asbestos, toxic tort, product liability, and insurance defense cases.

Working alongside experienced litigators across multiple jurisdictions, this position provides meaningful exposure to all phases of litigation and the opportunity to develop professionally within a collaborative national platform.

The Cook Group is a national law firm with offices in New York City, Buffalo, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Morgantown, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis.

Distinguished by our commitment to client service and supported by formidable legal talent across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas, The Cook Group is proud to be a modern, inclusive, and forward-thinking litigation firm.

We are seeking motivated attorneys who are eager to learn, receptive to mentorship and feedback, and prepared to contribute in a fast-paced litigation environment.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the management of civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
  • Draft motions, pleadings, discovery responses, and legal memoranda
  • Conduct legal research and assist with defense strategy development
  • Participate in depositions, court appearances, and client communications
  • Prepare reporting to clients and insurers
  • Support trial preparation and case development efforts
  • Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters

Practice Areas Include

• Asbestos Litigation
  • Toxic Tort Litigation
  • Mass Tort Defense
  • Product Liability
  • Insurance Defense
  • General Civil Litigation

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active admission to the New York State Bar required
  • Approximately 1–3 years of civil litigation experience preferred
  • Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage deadlines and multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Eagerness to learn and develop litigation skills through hands-on experience
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment

Why The Cook Group

• Hands-on litigation experience early in your career
  • Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-exposure matters
  • Mentorship from experienced trial attorneys and firm leadership
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • National litigation platform with opportunities for professional growth
  • Modern and inclusive firm culture

Compensation & Benefits

Starting at $95,000 and commensurate with experience.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Employment Type – In Person
Full-Time

Seniority Level
Associate

Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney
Chicago, Illinois | Full-Time

Join a nationally recognized litigation team handling complex, high-exposure cases.

The Cook Group is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate with approximately 3–6 years of experience to take an active role in litigating and defending mass tort, asbestos, toxic tort, product liability, and insurance defense matters in our growing Chicago Loop office. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced trial attorneys, develop sophisticated litigation skills, and grow within a collaborative national litigation platform.

The Cook Group is a national law firm with offices in New York City, Buffalo, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Morgantown, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis.

Distinguished by our commitment to client service and supported by formidable legal talent across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas, The Cook Group is proud to be a modern, inclusive, and forward-thinking litigation firm.

Our recruiting efforts focus on professionals who possess strong legal acumen, excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging litigation environment.

What You’ll Do

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
  • Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda
  • Conduct legal research and develop defense strategies
  • Handle depositions, written discovery, and court appearances
  • Prepare detailed reporting and communicate directly with clients and insurers
  • Participate in trial preparation and litigation strategy development
  • Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex matters

Practice Areas Include

• Asbestos Litigation
  • Toxic Tort Litigation
  • Mass Tort Defense
  • Product Liability
  • Insurance Defense
  • Commercial Litigation
  • General Civil Litigation

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active admission to the Illinois State Bar required
  • 3+ years of civil litigation experience required
  • Experience with asbestos, toxic tort, insurance defense, product liability, or complex litigation strongly preferred
  • Strong deposition, motion practice, and case management experience preferred
  • Excellent writing, analytical, research, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
  • Self-motivated while also thriving in a collaborative team environment

Why The Cook Group

• National litigation platform with sophisticated defense work
  • Direct access to firm leadership and mentorship opportunities
  • Meaningful hands-on litigation experience
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Clear opportunity for long-term professional growth and advancement
  • Modern and inclusive firm culture

Compensation & Benefits

Salary starting at $100,000+ annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Employment Type
Full-Time

New York, NY | Full-Time | In-Person

The Cook Group is seeking an experienced Associate Controller & Accounts Receivable Lead to join our Finance team in New York City.

This is a hands-on role for someone who understands various aspects of the financial operations of a law firm or professional services organization, and is at the same time comfortable taking ownership of the accounts receivable lifecycle—from working with the firm’s Billing team (6 FTE), especially on  appeals, through managing collections and payment reconciliation.

The right person will bring strong financial fundamentals, excellent attention to detail and a practical mindset for improving the way work gets done. Just as importantly, we are looking for someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and work alongside the team.

What You’ll Do

As part of The Cook Group’s Finance team, you will work collaboratively across the function, usually directly with the CFO and within the broader Controller team, while also taking the process lead for Accounts Receivable.

Key responsibilities include:

• Own and manage the later stages of the Accounts Receivable lifecycle, esp. appeals, collections, payment matching and follow-up on outstanding receivables, ideally while maintaining a positive and collaborative relationships with major insurance carriers
• Manage and help resolve insurance carrier billing and payment issues, including appeals and outstanding payment matters.
• Partner with the broader Finance team to support comprehensive financial reporting on firm performance generally, and across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable specifically.
• Take a hands-on approach to day-to-day financial operations, including payment administration, month end close in collaboration with external bookkeeping, and other critical processes as needed.
• Review existing workflows and identify practical, realistic opportunities to improve processes, accuracy and efficiency.
• Help develop, analyze and report key financial data and insights to executive leadership.
• Support, train and mentor members of the Finance team, helping strengthen capabilities and share knowledge across the department.
• Collaborate with attorneys, firm leadership and other internal stakeholders to address billing and financial matters professionally and effectively.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years of relevant Finance, Controlling or Accounting experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Law firm experience is strongly preferred, particularly within a litigation practice. Experience within another professional services environment will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience managing Accounts Receivable processes.
• Comfort working with insurance carrier billing, appeals, payment reconciliation and collections. Prior experience working within or directly with insurance carriers is a plus.
• Ability to follow up on outstanding receivables professionally and constructively while working toward solutions.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate financial information into useful reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• A collaborative, hands-on approach and willingness to handle both higher-level financial work and the day-to-day tasks necessary to keep processes moving.
• Sound judgment, accountability and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, Data Analytics or a related discipline is helpful but not required when supported by equivalent professional experience.

The Role

This is a full-time, primarily in-person position based in our New York City office. The role is expected to be in the office four to five days per week, with the potential for up to one remote day per week.

Salary Range: $65,000–$95,000 annually base, plus full benefits and bonus

Compensation within the range will be based on experience, qualifications and relevant law firm or professional services background.

About The Cook Group

The Cook Group is a national litigation firm built around collaboration, strong client service and a practical approach to the practice of law. Our attorneys and professional staff work across offices and disciplines, and we value people who take ownership of their work, contribute ideas and genuinely enjoy being part of a team.

We are looking for someone who wants to do more than maintain a Finance function—we want someone who will help us continue to make it better.

New York, NY | Full-Time | Hybrid/In-Person

The Cook Group is seeking a Junior HR Manager to join our team in New York City and help support our people across offices throughout the country.

This is a hands-on HR role with meaningful responsibility across the employee experience—from payroll and onboarding to helping to coordinate performance management, recruiting and workforce analytics. We are looking for someone who knows the fundamentals of HR, enjoys working with people and brings both strong attention to detail and positive energy to the workplace.

The right person will be approachable, organized and thoughtful, with the ability to build trust across different roles and levels of the firm. They should also be comfortable digging into the details, working with data and taking ownership of important processes from start to finish.

What You’ll Do

• Own and manage the firm’s payroll process from start to finish using ADP, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Lead onboarding and offboarding for attorneys and professional staff across all U.S. offices, helping create a consistent and welcoming employee experience.
• Coordinate and help improve the firm’s performance review process for attorneys and professional staff, with an emphasis on meaningful feedback, professional development and opportunities for growth.
• Partner with managers across the firm to ensure performance reviews and related processes are completed thoughtfully, consistently and on time.
• Work directly with the Head of Marketing to strengthen and maintain the firm’s social media and online presence as it relates to recruiting, employer branding and attracting talent.
• Partner with Finance and Controlling to provide useful HR data and analysis related to staffing, compensation, costs, performance and other workforce trends.
• Identify practical opportunities to improve HR processes, systems and the overall employee experience.
• Serve as an approachable and responsive HR resource for employees and managers across the firm.
• Support additional HR initiatives as the firm continues to grow and evolve.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years of HR experience, with 5+ years preferred.
• Experience within a professional services organization is strongly preferred; law firm experience, particularly within a litigation firm, is a significant plus.
• Experience managing or working directly with payroll; familiarity with ADP is preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment practices and regulations, ideally with exposure to multi-state employers. Familiarity with employment requirements in New York, California, Florida, Illinois and Missouri is particularly helpful.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and take ownership of projects through completion.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with HR, workforce and financial data.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative, approachable style and the ability to develop trusted relationships with attorneys, professional staff, managers and firm leadership.
• A positive and engaged presence—someone who enjoys working with people, brings energy to the role and contributes to a supportive workplace.

The Role

This is a full-time position based in our New York City office. We believe there is real value in being present and connected to the people you support, particularly in an HR role. We anticipate this position working in the office approximately three to five days per week, with flexibility for up to two remote days depending on the needs of the firm and the role.

Salary Range: $75,000–$95,000 base annually, additionally full benefits and bonus.

Compensation within the range will be based on experience, qualifications, relevant law firm or professional services experience and HR capabilities demonstrated.

About The Cook Group

The Cook Group is a national litigation firm with offices across the United States. We believe a strong workplace is built through collaboration, communication and people who care about both the quality of their work and the people they work alongside.

For this role, we are looking for someone who sees HR as more than processes and paperwork. The details matter—but so do the people behind them. This is an opportunity for an HR professional to take ownership of important functions, build relationships across the firm and help us continue creating a workplace where people can do their best work and grow.