This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated general liability defense matters in a collaborative hybrid work 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
- Admission to practice in New York required
- 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, general liability, premises liability, or construction accident litigation
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- 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: $140,000 - $170,000
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.
