Litigation Associate

The Long Island office of Kaufman

Overview

Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. news in their list of ?Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms?, Firms?, is seeking an associate attorney with a minimum of 1 year experience in general liability insurance defense litigation including premises, NY Labor Law, and/or vertical transportation. The candidate would be joining a growing, Associate Attorney, to join our dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.General Liability group.

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated attorney seeking to grow

A competitive salary and hybrid work schedule will be offered, commensurate with an expanding practice. The experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate will be expected to handle all aspects of a case including conducting discovery, discoveries, corresponding with clients and counsel, depositions, deposition practice, motion practice, oral argument, court conferences, mediations/settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

Hybrid or Remote work option.

Duties

Duties and Responsibilities:

Represent Responsibilities:

• Advocate for clients in a wide range of diverse insurance defense matters.
  Independently matters, delivering strategic representation across a broad spectrum of claims and disputes.
• Independently manage a full litigation caseload, working cases caseload from inception initial filing through resolution.
  Regularly handle final resolution, demonstrating strong case management and legal acumen.
• Conduct court appearances appearances, depositions, and depositions.
  Communicate motion practice with clients confidence and provide status reports.
  precision, ensuring effective advocacy at every stage of litigation.
• Maintain consistent and proactive communication with clients, providing timely updates, legal insights, and strategic guidance throughout the case lifecycle.

• JD from an ABA accredited Law School.ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted
• Licensed to practice law in NY.the State of New York.
• A minimum
• Minimum of 1 one year of experience in insurance defense and general liability litigation experience.litigation.
• Outstanding
• Exceptional legal research, writing writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent
• Strong academic credentials and background coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.and professional communication abilities.
• Ability
• Proven ability to handle manage multiple matters simultaneously.cases and deadlines in a fast-paced legal 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 $100,000 - $120,000.

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 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 Kaufman Dolowich 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.