Employment Litigation Associate

Kaufman Dolowich LLP; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for Attorneys

Job summary

The Fort Lauderdale office of Kaufman Dolowich LLP, a national law firm with more than 250 attorneys, seeks an attorney to join its Labor and Employment practice group. You will manage a full litigation docket from inception through resolution and advise clients on complex employment matters.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of employment litigation experience, are admitted in Florida, and possess a JD with strong academic credentials.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience handling matters in employment litigation, professional liability, and/or HOAs.
• Admitted to practice in Florida required.
• JD degree with excellent academic credentials.
• Experience handling litigation in federal and state courts.

Responsibilities

• Managing a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Communicating directly with clients and providing regular case updates.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Participating in investigations, NLRB appearances, motion practice, and trials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Fort Lauderdale 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 Labor and Employment practice group.

Our Employment Practice Group represents employers in complex and high-profile employment matters across a broad range of industries. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills, with experience independently managing sophisticated employment matters through all phases of litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution


• Communicating directly with clients and providing regular case updates


• Taking and defending depositions


• Participating in investigations, NLRB appearances, motion practice, and trials

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience handling matters in employment litigation, professional liability, and/or homeowners associations (HOA)


• Admitted to practice in Florida required


• JD degree with excellent academic credentials


• Experience handling litigation in federal and state courts

Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?

• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and support


• Significant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement


• Unlimited PTO for Attorneys


• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package


• Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities


• Meaningful clients contact and hands-on litigation experience

We offer flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid option. The specific arrangement will be determined in collaboration with you, based on your experience, responsibilities, and team needs.