Litigation Attorney

The Wilmington, Delaware office of Kaufman Dolowich LLP, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Companies to Work For Law Firms, is continuing its strategic growth and seeking a motivated Business Litigation Associate to join our expanding Delaware team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious attorney looking to build a sophisticated litigation practice within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. Our Delaware office offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of complex litigation matters and provides associates with meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

At KD, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture grounded in respect, accountability, communication, reliability, and excellence. We are deeply committed to mentoring and developing our attorneys while providing the support and infrastructure needed to thrive professionally.

Practice Exposure

Our Delaware office handles a broad range of sophisticated business and civil litigation matters, including:

• Directors & Officers (D&O) liability
• Insurance coverage litigation
• Employment law disputes
• Professional malpractice defense
• Civil rights litigation
• Real estate disputes
• Commercial and contract litigation
• Complex business disputes

This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys variety, wants significant courtroom and litigation exposure, and is eager to work on challenging, high-value matters across multiple practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of complex civil litigation from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written advocacy
• Manage and coordinate discovery, including e-discovery
• Participate in depositions, court appearances, mediations, and hearings
• Work collaboratively with partners and clients on litigation strategy
• Handle sensitive and high-exposure matters with professionalism and attention to detail

Qualifications

• J.D. degree with strong academic credentials
• Minimum of 3 years of primarily defense civil litigation experience
• Admission to the Delaware Bar required
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience handling discovery and e-discovery processes
• Comfortable with courtroom appearances and witness depositions
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Writing sample required
• Law school transcripts required for candidates who graduated within the last five years

Preferred Qualifications

• Admission to the Maryland and/or Washington D.C. Bar is a plus
• Willingness to seek admission in additional jurisdictions preferred
• MBA or business-related degree is a plus
• Commercial bankruptcy experience is a plus
• Prior experience with billable time management or willingness to develop those skills

Why KD?

• Unlimited PTO for Attorneys
• Collegial and collaborative culture that values mentorship and teamwork
• Sophisticated litigation matters with substantial responsibility early in your career
• Strong infrastructure and experienced support staff
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Robust discretionary and billable hours-based bonus opportunities

Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support long-term success.