Litigation Defense Attorney

Kaufman Dolowich LLP

$150K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Admission to practice in California required
  • Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience
  • Preference for experience in Labor & Employment, Professional Liability, or Commercial Litigation
  • Highly preferred experience in handling legal malpractice and professional liability matters
  • Excellent written, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
  • Strong organizational and case management abilities
  • Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic litigation environment

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
  • Draft and respond to written discovery
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Prepare motions, briefs, and other substantive pleadings
  • Participate in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and oral arguments
  • Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic case updates
  • Collaborate with partners and litigation teams on complex matters
  • Assist with all aspects of litigation strategy and case management

Benefits

  • 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 client contact and hands-on litigation experience
Full Job Description

The ideal candidate will have experience in Labor & Employment, Professional Liability, and/or Commercial Litigation and will thrive in a collaborative environment that offers meaningful responsibility, hands-on litigation experience, and long-term career growth opportunities.

 

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
  • Draft and respond to written discovery
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Prepare motions, briefs, and other substantive pleadings
  • Participate in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and oral arguments
  • Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic case updates
  • Collaborate with partners and litigation teams on complex matters
  • Assist with all aspects of litigation strategy and case management

Qualifications

  • Admission to practice in California required
  • Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience
  • Experience in Labor & Employment, Professional Liability, and/or Commercial Litigation preferred
  • Experience handling legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, and other professional liability matters is highly preferred
  • Excellent written, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
  • Strong organizational and case management abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic litigation environment

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: $150,000-$200,000

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.

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