What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Litigation Associate Attorney position at Kaufman Dolowich LLP?
The Woodbury office of Kaufman Dolowich LLP, nationally recognized law firm honored by U.S. News as one of the “Best Companies to Work For – Law Firms,” is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney with at least one year of experience in commercial and/or employment litigation to join our practice.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing and dynamic team within a firm of more than 200 attorneys nationwide. Our collaborative environment values integrity, innovation, and excellence in client service.
Responsibilities:
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at KD without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. KD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing and dynamic team within a firm of more than 200 attorneys nationwide. Our collaborative environment values integrity, innovation, and excellence in client service.
Responsibilities:
- Managing a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution
- Communicating directly with clients and providing regular case updates
- Taking and defending depositions
- Handling mediations
- Participating in investigations, court appearances, motion practice, and trials
- JD degree with excellent academic credentials
- Law Review and/or Moot Court experience is preferred
- 1 years of experience in commercial and/or employment litigation
- Admittance to practice in New York
- Exceptional writing, research, and communication skills
- Experience handling employment litigation matters, including but not limited to employment discrimination, workplace harassment, wage and hour disputes, and traditional labor law matters is preferred
- Experience handling employment litigation in federal and state wage and hour cases, including collective and class actions is preferred
- Experience handling investigations before the U.S. Department of Labor, the New York State Department of Labor, EEOC and other state and local human rights agencies is preferred
- Uncapped opportunities for career advancement
- Team-first culture with open communication and support
- Impactful work that drives real client results
- Robust bonus program
- Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at KD without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. KD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000