Employment Litigation Associate

Kaufman Dolowich LLP•Woodbury, NY

9d•$115,000 - $160,000•Onsite

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 Labor and Employment practice group. Our Employment Practice Group represents employers in complex and high-profile employment matters across a broad range of industries. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills, with experience independently managing sophisticated employment matters through all phases of litigation.

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
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