Civil Litigation Associate

Kaufman Dolowich LLP•Philadelphia, PA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Philadelphia 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 civil defense litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated professional liability, general liability, directors' and officers' liability, and commercial litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have between 4 to 5 years of experience. This position provides an opportunity to practice at a firm with a national reach and handle interesting cases from pre-suit through appeal.

Requirements

Admission to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey required, admission to Federal Courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey preferred
4 to 5 years of professional liability, general liability, directors' and officers' liability, and/or commercial litigation experience
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

Nice To Haves

Professional liability, general liability, directors' and officers' liability, and/or commercial litigation
Insurance coverage litigation
Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances
Experience managing matters independently

Responsibilities

Handle all phases of professional liability, general liability, directors' and officers' liability, and commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, breach of contracts, and other litigation-related documents
Conduct legal research, assist with litigation strategy, and case analysis
Manage discovery, prepare for, and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
Communicate directly with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, and witnesses while providing regular case updates and strategic guidance
Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters
Assist with and/or handle insurance coverage matters as opportunities arise
Provide proactive case management and client reporting