General Liability Litigation Associate
About The Position
The Kaufman Dolowich Woodbury, Long Island office is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney with 1+ years of experience to join their General Liability Defense team. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-exposure litigation matters alongside experienced litigators, providing associates with meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, strong mentorship, and early responsibility. The firm fosters a culture of innovation, teamwork, integrity, and excellence in client service, offering a supportive and collaborative environment for attorney growth.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- Admission to practice law in New York required
- 1+ year of insurance defense and/or general liability litigation experience
- Exceptional legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
- Strong organizational and case management abilities with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience handling general liability defense matters, including premises liability and construction accident litigation
Responsibilities
- Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution in a collaborative team environment
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery demands and responses, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents
- Conduct court appearances, depositions, inspections, mediations, settlement negotiations, and motion practice
- Handle a broad range of general liability defense matters, including premises liability and New York Labor Law construction accident cases
- Communicate directly with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and witnesses while providing regular case updates and strategic guidance
- Participate in oral arguments, court conferences, and trial preparation
- Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and benefits package
- Robust discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program
- Exceptional professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
