Employment Litigation Associate

Kaufman Dolowich LLP; Town of Woodbury (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus opportunities

Mentorship program

Job summary

Kaufman Dolowich LLP in Woodbury, NY seeks an attorney to join its Labor and Employment Practice Group. The ideal candidate will manage complex employment matters, draft litigation documents, and advise clients with strategic insight.

Strong writing, research, and advocacy skills are essential. Requirements include 2+ years of employment litigation, a JD from an accredited school, and admission to practice in New York.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment litigation experience.
• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to practice in New York required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Communicate with clients and provide strategic guidance and case updates.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations and settlements.
• Participate in investigations, court appearances, motion practice, hearings, and trials.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex employment matters.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Legal research

Client communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Woodbury, Long Island 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents
• Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance and regular case updates
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
• Participate in investigations, court appearances, motion practice, hearings, and trials
• Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex employment matters

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment litigation experience
• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Admission to practice in New York required
• Law Review and/or Moot Court experience preferred
• Exceptional writing, research, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment

Preferred Experience

• Employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage & hour litigation
• Federal and state wage & hour matters, including collective and class actions
• Traditional labor and employment law matters
• Investigations before the U.S. Department of Labor, New York State Department of Labor, EEOC, and state and local human rights agencies

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

Base Salary Range: $115,000-$160,000

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate's experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.