Employment Litigation Associate

The White Plains, NY office of Kaufman Dolowich, a nationally recognized by U.S. News in their list of, ?Best Companies to Work For ? Law Firms?, is seeking a talented Employment Litigation Attorney to join our growing practice. This full-time, in-person role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact matters within a collaborative and experienced team.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage all phases of complex litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Conduct and defend depositions, draft and argue substantive motions, and handle oral arguments in state and federal courts.
• Lead cases from inception through resolution, ensuring effective case development, risk assessment, and client communication throughout

• 3+ years of experience in employment law litigation.

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and administrative employment law procedures.

• Experience advising employers on workplace legal compliance.

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Admitted and in good standing with the New York State Bar.

• Able to work independently while also collaborating within a team-oriented environment.

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 $120,000 - $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.

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.