Description:
Overview:Are you ready to be a part of a team and firm culture that values respect, diplomacy, reliability, accountability, communication, honesty, providing excellent work, and that is committed to your professional development? Then you've met your match!
Kaufman Dolowich, LLP, honored by U.S. News as one of the “Best Companies to Work For – Law Firms” in America, is expanding its Delaware office. We are seeking Delaware licensed Associate Attorneys with 1-3, 3-5, and 5-10 years of primarily defense civil litigation experience. Of Counsel or Counsel practitioners are encouraged to apply.
Our Delaware office manages multiple practice areas, offering a great opportunity for the lawyer who has or wants to gain firsthand experience. You will be exposed to director and officer, insurance coverage, employment law, professional malpractice, civil rights, real estate, and commercial/contract disputes.
A license to practice in Maryland and/or Washington D.C. is a plus but not required. However, the ideal candidate is willing to become licensed in these jurisdictions in the near future. Commercial bankruptcy experience is also a plus but not required.
Our office is in Wilmington, Delaware, with on-site private parking, private gym access, and easy access to some of the area's greatest attractions.
Required Competencies:
- Desire to work with a team that values respect, accountability, reliability, providing excellent work product, communication, and professional development
- Clear, concise, and persuasive communicator in writing and in oral advocacy
- Strong legal research and writing abilities
- Strong academic background with a demonstrated commitment to excellence
- Ability to assist with complicated, sensitive, and high value cases in all stages
- Proven strength in managing regular and e-discovery
- Comfort with courtroom appearances
- Comfort deposing witnesses
Qualifications:
- JD degree from an accredited institution and excellent academic credentials, law school transcripts required if you graduated in the last five years
- MBA or business degree is a plus but not required
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience billing time or willingness to learn
- Admission to the Delaware Bar
- Admission in Maryland and/or Washington D.C. bar(s) is a plus
- Strong writing background, writing sample required
Why KD?
- Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive Total Rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses
- Uncapped opportunities for career advancement with a firm that offers many career development opportunities and education
- Comprehensive on-boarding program
- Team-first culture with open communication and support
- Impactful work that drives measurable client results
- Robust bonus program
- Generous candidate referral incentives
- Nationwide network of experienced colleagues at your fingertips
- Modern office with on-site private parking, gym and health center, and café
- Convenient location
- In-house marketing department and PR team
- Mentorship
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary, Total Rewards incentive program, candidate referral incentives
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- 401k
- Flexible spending accounts
- Commuter benefits
Competitive base salary for the right candidates. Actual compensation is determined based on market location, the candidate's experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. We offer a Total Rewards package that, in addition to the base salary, also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonuses full-time employees may be eligible to receive, and generous candidate referral incentives.
All qualified applicants are considered for employment 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 a proud equal opportunity employer.
