Employment Litigation Associate

Kaufman Dolowich LLP•Woodbury, NY

13d•$115,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Kaufman Dolowich Woodbury, Long Island office is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney with 2+ years of experience to join our expanding Employment Practices Group. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated litigator to build a sophisticated employment law practice while working closely with experienced attorneys who are leaders in the field. Our team advises and defends employers ranging from closely held businesses to national companies in high-stakes employment disputes, workplace investigations, and complex labor and employment matters. At Kaufman Dolowich, associates are more than support attorneys—they are active members of the litigation team. You will gain meaningful hands-on experience, take ownership of cases, work directly with clients, participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials, and play a key role in developing litigation strategy from day one. We are committed to investing in our attorneys' professional growth through mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities for advancement within a nationally respected platform.

Requirements

2+ years of employment litigation experience
JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Admission to practice in New York required
Exceptional writing, research, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment

Nice To Haves

Law Review and/or Moot Court experience preferred
Employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage & hour litigation
Federal and state wage & hour matters, including collective and class actions
Traditional labor and employment law matters
Investigations before the U.S. Department of Labor, New York State Department of Labor, EEOC, and state and local human rights agencies

Responsibilities

Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents
Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance and regular case updates
Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
Participate in investigations, court appearances, motion practice, hearings, and trials
Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex employment matters