Litigation Associate

Overview Kaufman Dolowich LLP, honored by U.S. News as one of the ?Best Companies to Work For ? Law Firms,? is seeking a talented and driven Litigation Associate to join our New York City office. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a fast-growing, collaborative team within a firm of over 200 attorneys nationwide. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to independently handle all aspects of litigation, including: Drafting and responding to written discovery. Taking and defending depositions. Preparing and arguing motions. Participating in court conferences and oral arguments. Why Kaufman Dolowich? Uncapped opportunities for career advancement. Team-first culture with open communication and support. Impactful work that drives real client results. Robust bonus program. Minimum of 3 years of defense litigation. Admitted to practice in New York. Superior academic credentials from a top tier accredited law school. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office products. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly. 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: $135,000 - $160,000. 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.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Litigation