Employment Litigation Attorney

Kaufman Dolowich LLP is seeking a talented and driven Employment Litigation Associate with 5+ years of experience to join our growing Employment Practices Group in Hackensack, New Jersey. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative and nationally recognized firm with more than 250 attorneys nationwide.

Our Employment Practices Group represents employers in complex and high-profile employment matters across a broad range of industries. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills, with experience independently managing sophisticated employment matters through all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all phases of employment litigation from inception through resolution• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related filings• Conduct and defend depositions• Attend and advocate at court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and other proceedings• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, restrictive covenant matters, and other employment-related claims• Advise and counsel employers on workplace issues, employment law compliance, personnel matters, and risk management strategies• Manage discovery, motion practice, expert coordination, and case deadlines in both state and federal courts• Develop litigation strategies, provide practical legal counsel, and maintain strong client relationships• Collaborate with partners and clients to achieve favorable outcomes and deliver exceptional client service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience• Admission to practice in New Jersey required; New York admission is a plus• Experience handling matters in state and federal court• Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing motions, conducting depositions, and representing clients in mediations and arbitrations• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication abilities• Ability to independently manage an active caseload and prioritize competing deadlines• Superior academic credentials and strong attention to detail• Experience counseling employers on employment law compliance, workplace policies, and risk mitigation strategies preferred

Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters with a nationally respected team• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and support• Significant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement• Hybrid work flexibility• Unlimited PTO for Attorneys• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package• Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities

Base Salary Range: $160,000 - $195,000

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.

Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.