Employment Defense Partner - Leadership in Litigation

Kaufman Dolowich LLP; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 190,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship and growth

Job summary

Kaufman Dolowich LLP in Hackensack, NJ seeks an Employment Partner to lead the Labor & Employment practice. The ideal candidate brings a strong defense background, strategic litigation experience, and a track record of leadership and mentoring within a national firm.

Portable business is welcomed but not required; the role offers significant opportunities for client development, growth, and a collaborative culture with a generous total rewards package including unlimited PTO and competitive

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of employment litigation defense experience.
• Significant experience handling wage and hour matters and employment class actions.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and management experience.
• Strong litigation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Admission to practice in New Jersey required; portable business welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of labor and employment defense litigation from inception through resolution.
• Manage and supervise multiple attorneys and legal staff within a collaborative team environment.
• Defend employers in wage/hour disputes, single-plaintiff and class actions, and discrimination cases.
• Conduct and oversee appearances in Federal and State courts.
• Provide strategic counseling and risk management advice to clients on employment-related matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to practice growth.

Skills

Leadership

Litigation defense

Wage/hour

Class actions

NJ bar admission

Job description

Kaufman Dolowich LLP in Hackensack, NJ seeks an Employment Partner to lead the Labor & Employment practice. The ideal candidate brings a strong defense background, strategic litigation experience, and a track record of leadership and mentoring within a national firm.

Portable business is welcomed but not required; the role offers significant opportunities for client development, growth, and a collaborative culture with a generous total rewards package including unlimited PTO and competitive