Litigation Associate

The NYC office of Kaufman Dolowich,  recognized as 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 3 years of experience in insurance defense litigation including general liability, NY labor law and commercial litigation.The successful candidate will be joining a fast-growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys across the country.

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated attorney seeking to grow with an expanding practice. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in and oversee written discovery, take and defend depositions, and participate in extensive motion practice and oral arguments.

• 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.
• Minimum of 3 years of defense litigation.
• Admitted to practice in New York.
• Superior academic credentials from a top tier accredited law school.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

The total annual compensation range for this position is $135,000 - $160,000.  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 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.

Kaufman Dolowich is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

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.