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About the Role
Kaufman Dolowich, a national law firm, is seeking an attorney for its General Liability Defense practice in Woodbury, Long Island. This role offers hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and mentorship while handling complex litigation matters in a collaborative hybrid environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery demands and responses, and other litigation-related documents
- Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance and regular case updates
- Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
- Participate in court appearances, inspections, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation
- Handle a broad range of general liability defense matters, including premises liability and New York Labor Law construction accident cases
- Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters
Requirements
- Admission to practice in New York required
- 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, general liability, premises liability, or construction accident litigation
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- Exceptional writing, research, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment
- Strong organizational, case management, and interpersonal skills
- General liability defense litigation
- Premises liability matters
- New York Labor Law and construction accident litigation
- Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances
- Experience working with insurance carriers and insured clients
Skills
- Litigation
- Insurance defense
- General liability defense
- Premises liability
- New York Labor Law
- Construction accident litigation
- Deposition handling
- Motion practice
- Mediation
- Court appearances
- Client communication
- Legal writing
- Legal research
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Case management
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Woodbury, Long Island
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5+ years of litigation experience
Education Level
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
Salary/Compensations
- $140,000 - $170,000
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.
- Offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and support.
- Provides significant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement.