Kaufman Dolowich LLP is a nationally recognized law firm seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney with at least one year of experience in commercial and/or employment litigation. The role involves managing a full litigation caseload, communicating with clients, and participating in various litigation activities including depositions and trials.
Responsibilities
- Managing a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution
- Communicating directly with clients and providing regular case updates
- Taking and defending depositions
- Handling mediations
- Participating in investigations, court appearances, motion practice, and trials
Skills
- 1+ years of experience in commercial and/or employment litigation
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
- Admission to practice in New York
- Exceptional writing, research, and communication skills
- Law Review and/or Moot Court experience preferred
- Employment litigation matters, including employment discrimination, workplace harassment, wage and hour disputes, and traditional labor law matters
- Federal and state wage and hour cases, including collective and class actions
- Investigations before the U.S. Department of Labor, New York State Department of Labor, EEOC, and other state and local human rights agencies
Benefits
- Robust Bonus program, including both discretionary and billable hours-based incentives
- Comprehensive wellness and benefits package supporting your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance
- Uncapped opportunities for career advancement and professional development
Company Overview
Kaufman Dolowich LLP is a leading national law firm representing clients across a wide range of industries in key practice areas, including labor and employment, directors and officers liability, professional liability, commercial litigation, insurance coverage and litigation, data privacy and cybersecurity, consumer financial services, real estate, general liability, and construction law. It was founded in 1986, and is headquartered in Woodbury, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.kaufmandolowich.com/.