Litigation Defense Attorney

Kaufman Dolowich LLP; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship & growth

Job summary

Kaufman Dolowich LLP's Fort Lauderdale, FL office seeks an attorney to join our growing litigation team. You will handle high-exposure matters alongside accomplished litigators in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidate has 3–4+ years of litigation experience (Employment/Professional Liability/HOA), strong writing, research, and advocacy, and Florida bar admission. The firm offers mentorship and direct client exposure with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Florida bar admission required.
• 3–4+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare, draft, and argue motions
• Participate in court appearances, status conferences, mediations, arbitrations
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups

Skills

Litigation

Legal Writing

Research

Oral Advocacy

Client Communications

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 litigation team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious attorney to gain hands-on experience handling sophisticated, high-exposure litigation matters while working alongside accomplished litigators in a collaborative environment. At Kaufman Dolowich, associates are entrusted with meaningful responsibility from day one, receive direct client exposure, and benefit from strong mentorship and professional development opportunities designed to accelerate career growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare, draft, and argue motions
• Participate in court appearances, status conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and other litigation proceedings
• Develop case strategy and manage day-to-day litigation responsibilities
• Communicate directly with clients, providing strategic counsel and regular case updates
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups on complex and challenging matters
• Assist with trial preparation and other high-stakes litigation activities

Qualifications

• Admission to practice law in Florida required
• 3-4+ years of litigation (Employment, Professional Liability, and/or HOA) experience
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, case management, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to assume increasing responsibility

Preferred Experience

• Experience handling Employment, Professional Liability, and/or HOA litigation matters.
• Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances
• Experience managing matters independently
• 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

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.