Litigation Defense Attorney | Labor & Employment (SF)

Kaufman Dolowich LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for Attorneys

Competitive compensation and benefits

Bonus opportunities based on billable/

Job summary

Kaufman Dolowich LLP's San Francisco office seeks an attorney to join our growing litigation team, with experience in Labor & Employment, Professional Liability, and/or Commercial Litigation. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment offering responsibility, hands-on litigation experience, and long-term career growth.

The role involves managing a full litigation caseload, taking and defending depositions, drafting pleadings, and appearing in court, with competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Admission to practice in California is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in Labor & Employment, Professional Liability, and/or Commercial Litigation preferred.
• Experience handling legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, and other professional liability matters is highly preferred.
• Excellent written, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and case management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic litigation environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare motions, briefs, and other substantive pleadings
• Participate in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and oral arguments
• Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic case updates
• Collaborate with partners and litigation teams on complex matters
• Assist with all aspects of litigation strategy and case management

Skills

Labor & Employment

Professional Liability

Commercial Litigation

Education

Bar admission in California

Job description

Kaufman Dolowich LLP's San Francisco office seeks an attorney to join our growing litigation team, with experience in Labor & Employment, Professional Liability, and/or Commercial Litigation. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment offering responsibility, hands-on litigation experience, and long-term career growth.

The role involves managing a full litigation caseload, taking and defending depositions, drafting pleadings, and appearing in court, with competitive compensation