Professional Liability Attorney

The San Francisco 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 4 years of experience in commercial and/or civil litigation. Experience handling Professional Liability Litigation matters is preferred but not required. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from inception through resolution. Regularly handle court appearances and depositions. Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Note: Hybrid Work Option.

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Law Review/Law Journal or Moot Court strongly preferred
• Admitted to practice in California
• Superior academic credentials
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

The total annual compensation range for this position is $130,000 - $175,000.  Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

In addition to base salary, Kaufman Dolowich offers an annual discretionary bonus, performance-based bonus, unlimited PTO, professional and client development and a full comprehensive benefits package.

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.