General Liability Litigation Associate

Kaufman Dolowich, LLP • Woodbury, NY

5d • Onsite

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 growing and highly collaborative General Liability Defense team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-exposure litigation matters alongside experienced litigators. Associates receive meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, strong mentorship, and early responsibility handling a broad range of general liability defense matters. KD fosters a culture built on innovation, teamwork, integrity, and excellence in client service, while offering a supportive and collaborative environment designed to help attorneys grow and succeed.

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 preferred

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

• Robust discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program
• Unlimited PTO for Attorneys
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and benefits package
• Exceptional professional development opportunities within a growing national law firm

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree