Professional Liability Associate

Kaufman Dolowich LLP•Hackensack, NJ

9d•$135,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kaufman Dolowich is seeking a Professional Liability Attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience to join our growing Professional Liability Practice Group in our Hackensack, New Jersey office. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills, with experience independently managing matters through all phases of litigation. This position offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated professional liability matters and work closely with a collaborative team representing a diverse range of professionals and businesses.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience
Admission to practice in New Jersey required
Experience handling matters in state and federal court
Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing motions, conducting depositions, and representing clients in mediations and arbitrations
Strong courtroom presence and advocacy skills
Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication abilities
Ability to independently manage an active caseload and prioritize competing deadlines

Nice To Haves

New York admission is a plus
Experience in professional liability, legal malpractice, insurance defense, or complex commercial litigation is preferred
Substantive litigation experience, including motion practice, depositions, court appearances, mediations, and arbitrations, who demonstrate a genuine interest in developing a professional liability practice

Responsibilities

Independently manage all phases of professional liability litigation from inception through resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related filings
Conduct and defend depositions
Attend and advocate at court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and other proceedings
Develop and execute litigation strategies while maintaining strong client relationships
Handle matters involving professional negligence, malpractice, errors and omissions claims, and other complex liability disputes
Manage discovery, motion practice, expert witness coordination, and case deadlines in both state and federal courts
Collaborate with partners and clients to provide strategic guidance and achieve favorable outcomes