Litigation Associate

The Hackensack, New Jersey 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 2 years of general liability experience. Maritime case experience is preferred, though is not necessary. Candidates should have experience in litigation, including case management, discovery, and brief writing. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a caseload involving general liability and maritime matters.
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions.
• Draft pleadings, discovery demands, motions and appeals.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

• JD from an ABA accredited Law School.
• Admission to practice in New Jersey and New York.
• General Liability defense experience with the desire to learn Maritime Law.
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously.

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.

Kaufman Dolowich is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

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. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.