Our Employment Practice Group represents employers in complex and high-profile employment matters across a broad range of industries. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills, with experience independently managing sophisticated employment matters through all phases of litigation.
Responsibilities
- Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents
- Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance and regular case updates
- Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
- Participate in investigations, court appearances, motion practice, hearings, and trials
- Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex employment matters
Qualifications
- 2+ years of employment litigation experience
- JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- Admission to practice in New York required
- Law Review and/or Moot Court experience preferred
- Exceptional writing, research, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment
Preferred Experience
- Employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage & hour litigation
- Federal and state wage & hour matters, including collective and class actions
- Traditional labor and employment law matters
- Investigations before the U.S. Department of Labor, New York State Department of Labor, EEOC, and state and local human rights agencies
Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and support
- Significant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement
- Unlimited PTO for Attorneys
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities
- Meaningful clients contact and hands-on litigation experience
Base Salary Range: $115,000-$160,000
Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.
