Professional Liability Litigator — Growth & Unlimited PTO

Kaufman Dolowich LLP; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for Attorneys

Discretionary bonus program

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Kaufman Dolowich LLP is seeking an attorney to join its growing litigation practice in Hackensack, NJ. The ideal candidate will handle sophisticated professional liability matters, manage matters through all phases of litigation, and work closely with a collaborative team representing a diverse range of professionals and businesses.

The successful candidate will possess strong litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills, with at least 3 years of experience, NJ bar admission, and the

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience.
• Admission to practice in New Jersey required; New York admission is a plus.
• Experience handling matters in state and federal court.
• Strong courtroom presence and advocacy skills.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication abilities.
• Ability to independently manage an active caseload and prioritize deadlines.
• Experience in professional liability, legal malpractice, insurance defense, or complex commercial litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all phases of professional liability litigation from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation filings.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Attend and advocate at court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and other proceedings.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Handle matters involving professional negligence, malpractice, errors and omissions claims, and other complex liability disputes.
• Manage discovery, motion practice, expert witness coordination, and case deadlines in both state and federal courts.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to provide strategic guidance and achieve favorable outcomes.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

New Jersey bar admission

Job description

Kaufman Dolowich LLP is seeking an attorney to join its growing litigation practice in Hackensack, NJ. The ideal candidate will handle sophisticated professional liability matters, manage matters through all phases of litigation, and work closely with a collaborative team representing a diverse range of professionals and businesses.

The successful candidate will possess strong litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills, with at least 3 years of experience, NJ bar admission, and the