Employment/Professional Liability Litigation Associate

The Hackensack, New Jersey office of Kaufman Dolowich, a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas, is actively seeking an attorney to join our growing litigation practice.

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

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Prepare substantive and discovery-related motions
• Participate in court appearances, oral arguments, mediations, settlement conferences, and other litigation proceedings
• Handle employment litigation matters, including workplace disputes, administrative proceedings, and employment-related claims
• Represent professionals, businesses, and insurers in professional liability matters
• Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance and regular case updates
• Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters

Qualifications

• Admission to practice in New Jersey required
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience
• Experience in professional liability, employment litigation, insurance defense, or other complex civil litigation preferred
• Strong writing, research, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Strong organizational, case management, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Experience

• Professional liability defense litigation
• Employment litigation and counseling
• Administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies
• Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances
• Experience working directly with clients, insurers, and business professionals

Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?

• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and support
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement
• Unlimited PTO for Attorneys
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities
• Meaningful clients contact and hands-on litigation experience

Base Salary Range: $130,000-$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.