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

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: $110,000 - $165,000.

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.
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.