This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated general liability defense matters in a collaborative environment. Our attorneys receive meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and strong mentorship while representing businesses, insurers, and insureds in a broad range of complex litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery demands and responses, 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 court appearances, inspections, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation
• Handle a broad range of general liability defense matters, including premises liability and New York Labor Law construction accident cases
• Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Admission to practice in New York required
• 1+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, general liability, premises liability, or construction accident litigation
• Exceptional writing, research, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Strong organizational, case management, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Experience

• General liability defense litigation
• Premises liability matters
• New York Labor Law and construction accident litigation
• Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances
• Experience working with insurance carriers and insured clients

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: $100,000-$150,000

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 candidate27s 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.