Employment/Professional Liability Litigation Associate

Kaufman Dolowich, LLP•Hackensack, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hackensack, New Jersey 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 litigation practice. 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

Admission to practice in New Jersey required
Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience
Experience in professional liability, employment litigation, insurance defense, or other complex civil litigation preferred
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
Employment litigation and counseling
Administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies
Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances
Experience working directly with clients, insurers, and business professionals

Responsibilities

Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
Take and defend depositions
Draft and respond to written discovery
Prepare substantive and discovery-related motions
Participate in court appearances, oral arguments, mediations, settlement conferences, and other litigation proceedings
Handle employment litigation matters, including workplace disputes, administrative proceedings, and employment-related claims
Represent professionals, businesses, and insurers in professional liability matters
Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance and regular case updates
Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters