Litigation Associate

The Fort Lauderdale office of Kaufman Dolowich, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies to Work For” among U.S. law firms by U.S. News & World Report, is seeking a Litigation Associate with a minimum of 3 years of defense litigation experience in Labor & Employment, Healthcare and/or HOA litigation. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Independently manage a defense litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end.
Represent clients in a wide range of cases, including Labor & Employment, Healthcare, or HOA litigation.
Regularly handle court appearances and depositions.

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the Florida Bar
• Superior communication, writing and research skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Superior Academic Credentials

As part of our ongoing effort to actively recruit and advance lawyers of diverse backgrounds, Kaufman Dolowich participates in Mansfield Rule Certification and is a five-time recognized law firm. The process measures whether law firms affirmatively consider diverse lawyers for promotions, senior level hiring and significant leadership roles. Kaufman Dolowich strives for a candidate pool consisting of at least 30% women, attorneys of color, and/or LGBTQ+ attorneys for all lateral partner and mid-to-senior-level associate hires.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at KD without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. KD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.