Civil Litigation Attorney
About The Position
The Woodbury, Long Island 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 matters in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Our attorneys receive meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and strong mentorship while representing professionals, businesses, and insurers in complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have between two (2) and six (6) years of civil defense litigation experience. This position provides the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters.
Requirements
- Admission to practice in New York required
- 2–6 years of litigation and/or professional liability defense 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 defense litigation
- Errors & Omissions (E&O) claims
- Legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, insurance broker liability, or other professional liability matters
- Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances
- Experience working with insurers and insured professionals
Responsibilities
- Handle all phases of professional liability defense litigation from inception through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, 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
- Provide proactive case management and client reporting
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO for Attorneys
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities
- Meaningful clients contact and hands-on litigation experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
