Commercial Litigation Associate

Overview

The Hackensack, New Jersey office of Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. news in their list of "Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms", is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with a minimum of 4 years of experience handling commercial and business litigation matters. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in all aspects of written discovery, ensuring accuracy, strategic alignment, and timely completion.

• Take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and witnesses in complex insurance litigation matters.

• Conduct motion practice and present oral arguments, while maintaining strong, professional relationships with clients through consistent communication and case updates.

Why Kaufman Dolowich?

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

• JD from an ABA approved Law School
• Must be admitted to the NJ bar
• 4+ years of commercial 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.

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.