Employment Litigation Attorney

Kaufman Dolowich LLP; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Robust bonus opportunities

Job summary

Kaufman Dolowich LLP in Hackensack, NJ, seeks an attorney for its Labor and Employment practice. This role involves managing all phases of employment litigation, drafting legal documents, and advising employers on compliance and workplace issues.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of litigation experience, solid analytical skills, and the ability to manage a caseload independently. The position offers unlimited PTO, competitive compensation, and significant professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience.
• Admission to practice in New Jersey required; New York admission is a plus.
• Experience handling matters in state and federal court.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all phases of employment litigation from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related filings.
• Conduct and defend depositions.

Skills

Employment litigation experience

Legal writing

Analytical abilities

Negotiation skills

Communication abilities

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Hackensack, New Jersey 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.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all phases of employment 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
• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, restrictive covenant matters, and other employment‑related claims
• Advise and counsel employers on workplace issues, employment law compliance, personnel matters, and risk management strategies
• Manage discovery, motion practice, expert coordination, and case deadlines in both state and federal courts
• Develop litigation strategies, provide practical legal counsel, and maintain strong client relationships
• Collaborate with partners and clients to achieve favorable outcomes and deliver exceptional client service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience
• Admission to practice in New Jersey required; New York admission is a plus
• Experience handling matters in state and federal court
• Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing motions, conducting depositions, and representing clients in mediations and arbitrations
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication abilities
• Ability to independently manage an active caseload and prioritize competing deadlines
• Superior academic credentials and strong attention to detail
• Experience counseling employers on employment law compliance, workplace policies, and risk mitigation strategies preferred

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: $160,000-$195,000

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.