General Liability Associate

The Woodbury, Long Island 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 attorney to join our growing General Liability Defense practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated general liability defense matters in a collaborative environment. Our attorneys receive meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and strong mentorship while representing businesses, insurers, and insureds in a broad range of complex litigation matters.

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

Qualifications

JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials

Admission to practice in New York required

1+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, general liability, premises liability, or construction accident litigation

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

Preferred Experience

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

Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?

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: $100,000-$150,000

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.