What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Partner position at Kaufman Dolowich LLP?
The Hackensack, NJ 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 Employment Partner to join their Labor & Employment practice group.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated attorney with a strong background in labor and employment defense litigation to step into a leadership role within a nationally recognized firm. The ideal candidate will bring strategic litigation experience, strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, and a commitment to exceptional client service. Portable business will be considered but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Handle all aspects of labor and employment defense litigation from inception through resolution
- Manage and supervise multiple attorneys and legal staff within a collaborative team environment
- Defend employers in a broad range of employment matters, including
- Wage and hour disputes
- Single-plaintiff and class/collective actions
- Discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims
- Conduct and oversee appearances in both Federal and State courts
- Represent clients in investigations and proceedings before the
- U.S. Department of Labor
- EEOC
- State and local human rights agencies
- Provide strategic counseling and risk management advice to clients on employment-related matters
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the practice group
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of employment litigation defense experience
- Significant experience handling wage and hour matters and employment class actions
- Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and management experience
- Strong litigation, analytical, and communication skills
- Experience managing complex employment matters in both Federal and State courts
- Admission to practice in New Jersey required
- Portable business is welcomed but not required
Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters with a nationally respected team
- 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 $190k -$300k
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.
Salary : $190,000 - $300,000