Litigation Associate

Overview

Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. news in their list of “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms”, is seeking an Associate Attorney, to join our dynamic General Liability group.

A competitive salary and hybrid work schedule will be offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate will be expected to handle all aspects of a case including conducting discoveries, corresponding with clients and counsel, deposition practice, motion practice, oral argument, court conferences, mediations/settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advocate for clients in diverse insurance defense matters, delivering strategic representation across a broad spectrum of claims and disputes.
• Independently manage a full litigation caseload from initial filing through final resolution, demonstrating strong case management and legal acumen.
• Conduct court appearances, depositions, and motion practice with confidence and precision, ensuring effective advocacy at every stage of litigation.
• Maintain consistent and proactive communication with clients, providing timely updates, legal insights, and strategic guidance throughout the case lifecycle.

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of New York.
• Minimum of one year of experience in insurance defense and general liability litigation.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong academic background coupled with excellent interpersonal and professional communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses.

Target Hiring Range: $100,000 - $150,000

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.

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 Kaufman Dolowich 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.