Litigation Associate

Overview

Kaufman Dolowich LLP, a nationally respected law firm honored by U.S. News as one of the “Best Companies to Work For – Law Firms,” is seeking a motivated and skilled Litigation Associate to join our growing Labor & Employment team in Dallas.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking group of professionals at a firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide. Our Dallas office is expanding, and we’re looking for an attorney ready to build a long-term career in employment litigation with a nationally recognized team.

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.

Why Kaufman Dolowich?

• Uncapped opportunities for career advancement.
• Team-first culture with open communication and support.
• Impactful work that drives real client results.
• Robust bonus program.

If you're passionate about labor and employment law and want to work in a culture that values excellence, collaboration, and integrity — we want to hear from you!

• JD from an ABA approved Law School.
• Admittance in Texas.
• A minimum of 3+ 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.