Litigation Associate

Overview

The Dallas office of Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. news in their list of “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms” , is seeking a Litigation Associate with a minimum of 5 years of experience practicing employment law. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.

KD’s Labor and Employment practice includes employment discrimination, workplace harassment, wage and hour defense, as well as traditional employment law matters.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all phases of complex litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Conduct and defend depositions, draft and argue substantive motions, and handle oral arguments in state and federal courts.
• Lead cases from inception through resolution, ensuring effective case development, risk assessment, and client communication throughout.

• JD from an ABA approved Law School.
• Admittance in Texas.
• A minimum of 5 years of employment or general liability litigation experience.
• Outstanding research, writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent academic credentials and interpersonal skills .

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