Professional Liability Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Competitive compensation

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Kaufman Dolowich LLP in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Professional Liability practice group. The role requires managing a full litigation caseload and collaborating closely with colleagues on complex cases.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4 years of litigation experience and be admitted to practice in California. Competitive compensation includes a base salary of $150,000-$200,000, unlimited PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience handling legal malpractice and accounting malpractice matters preferred.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations and trials.

Skills

Litigation skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Advocacy skills

Case management

Education

Admission to practice in California

Job description

The Los Angeles, CA 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 Professional Liability practice group.

The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills, with experience independently managing matters through all phases of litigation. This position offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated professional liability matters and work closely with a collaborative team representing a diverse range of professionals and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations, hearings, and trials
• Communicate directly with clients and provide regular case updates and strategic guidance
• Handle a broad range of professional liability matters
• Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters

Qualifications

• Admission to practice in California required
• 4+ years of litigation experience
• Experience handling legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, and/or other professional liability matters strongly preferred
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment

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: $150,000-$200,000

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.