Professional Liability Attorney

The Kaufman Dolowich Los Angeles and Torrance offices—part of a nationally recognized law firm with more than 250 attorneys nationwide and honored by U.S. News as one of the “Best Companies to Work For – Law Firms”—are seeking an experienced Professional Liability Attorney with 4+ years of litigation experience to join our growing and highly collaborative team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-exposure professional liability matters alongside experienced litigators in a dynamic environment. At KD, we foster a culture built on innovation, teamwork, integrity, and excellence in client service, while offering a flexible hybrid work environment designed to support both professional growth and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations, hearings, and trials
• Communicate directly with clients and provide regular case updates and strategic guidance
• Handle a broad range of professional liability matters 
• Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Admission to practice in California required
• 4+ years of litigation experience
• Experience handling legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, and/or other professional liability matters strongly preferred
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment

Why KD?

• Uncapped opportunities for career advancement on a national platform
• Robust discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Collaborative, team-first culture with strong mentorship and support
• Sophisticated and impactful litigation work with direct client exposure
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and benefits package
• Meaningful professional development opportunities within a growing national law firm

Base Salary Range

$150,000 – $200,000

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, experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents one component of Kaufman Dolowich’s comprehensive Total Rewards package, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.