Maritime Attorney

Kaufman Dolowich LLP; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for Attorneys

Competitive compensation & benefits

Mentorship & professional development

Job summary

Kaufman Dolowich LLP in New Jersey seeks attorneys with Admiralty and Maritime law experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be admitted in NY/NJ and bring at least one year of defense litigation experience, preferably in maritime and transportation law, with strong writing and advocacy skills.

The role offers meaningful responsibility from day one, direct client exposure, mentorship, and broad opportunities for professional growth across offices and practice groups.

Qualifications

• Admission to practice law in New York and New Jersey required.
• 1+ years of defense litigation experience; maritime law and transportation law experience preferred.
• 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.

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

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Education

Bar admission NY & NJ

Job description

Our New Jersey offices of Kaufman Dolowich, a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas, are actively seeking attorneys with experience and/or interest in Admiralty and Maritime law and Transportation law to join our growing team. At Kaufman Dolowich, attorneys receive meaningful responsibility from day one, direct client exposure, and benefit from strong mentorship and professional development opportunities designed to accelerate career growth.

Our firm’s Maritime and Admiralty Law Practice has vast experience representing clients across the maritime industry, including ocean carriers, tug and barge owners, ferry companies, marinas, marine terminals and stevedores. We also represent various clients involved in inter‑modal transportation, including trucking entities, and owners and lessors of inter‑modal equipment. We are deeply connected to the maritime community and have a firm understanding of maritime law. Our maritime attorneys practice in numerous state and federal courts along the East Coast and the Great Lakes and have an active trial and appellate practice.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey, including federal courts, and will have at least one year of litigation experience, preferably in the field of maritime and transportation law. We are also open to experienced, partner‑level candidates.

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 New York and New Jersey required.
• 1+ years of defense litigation experience; maritime law and transportation law experience preferred.
• 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

• Insurance defense litigation, maritime law, transportation law preferred.
• Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances
• Experience managing matters independently

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 client contact and hands‑on litigation experience

Base Salary Range: $135,000-$250,000

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.