Litigation Associate

The Long Island office of Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. news in their list of “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms”,  is seeking an associate attorney with a minimum of 1 year experience in general liability insurance defense litigation including premises, NY Labor Law, and/or vertical transportation. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated attorney seeking to grow with an expanding practice. The successful candidate will be expected to handle all aspects of a case including conducting discovery, corresponding with clients and counsel, depositions, motion practice, oral argument, court conferences, mediations/settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

Hybrid or Remote work option.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Represent clients in a wide range of insurance defense matters.
Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from inception through resolution.
Regularly handle court appearances and depositions.
Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

• JD from an ABA accredited Law School.
• Admitted in NY.
• A minimum of 1 year of insurance defense and general liability litigation experience.
• Outstanding research, writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent academic credentials and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously.

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: $105,000 - $120,000.

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.