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About the Role

Kaufman Dolowich, a national law firm, is seeking attorneys with experience or interest in Admiralty and Maritime law and Transportation law to join its growing New York team. Attorneys will manage litigation, engage with clients, and benefit from mentorship and professional development.

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

Requirements

• Admission to practice law in New York and New Jersey required
• 1+ years of defense litigation 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

Skills

• Admiralty and Maritime law
• Transportation law
• Litigation
• Legal writing
• Legal research
• Analytical skills
• Oral advocacy
• Case management
• Interpersonal skills

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1+ years of litigation experience
• Partner-level candidates considered

Salary/Compensations

• $135,000-$250,000

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO for Attorneys
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities

About the Company

• Kaufman Dolowich is a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas.
• The 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.
• The firm also represents various clients involved in inter-modal transportation including trucking entities, and owners and lessors of inter-modal equipment.
• The firm has a deep connection to the maritime community and a firm understanding of maritime law.
• The firm's 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.