Overview:

The Long Island office of Kaufman Dolowich, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies to Work For” among U.S. law firms by U.S. News & World Report, is seeking an associate attorney with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in general liability insurance defense litigation including premises, NY Labor Law, and/or vertical transportation. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated attorney seeking to grow with an expanding practice. The successful candidate will be expected to handle all aspects of a case including conducting discovery, corresponding with clients and counsel, depositions, motion practice, oral argument, court conferences, mediations/settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

Hybrid or Remote work option.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Represent clients in a wide range of insurance defense matters.

Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from inception through resolution.

Regularly handle court appearances and depositions.

Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Qualifications:

JD from an ABA accredited Law School.

Admitted in NY.

A minimum of 2 years of insurance defense and general liability litigation experience.

Outstanding research, writing and oral advocacy skills.

Excellent academic credentials and interpersonal skills.

Ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously.

The total annual compensation range for this position is $105,000- $120,000.  Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, Kaufman Dolowich offers an annual discretionary bonus, performance-based bonus, unlimited PTO, professional and client development and a full comprehensive benefits package.

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 five-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 Kaufman Dolowich 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.