Description:

The Kaufman Dolowich Woodbury, Long Island office is seeking an attorney to join our growing civil defense litigation team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated professional liability matters in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Our attorneys receive meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and strong mentorship while representing professionals, businesses, and insurers in complex litigation matters.

The ideal candidate will have between two (2) and six (6) years of civil defense litigation experience. This position provides the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters.

While prior insurance defense and Professional Liability experience is preferred*, we are also open to attorneys with strong litigation skills from other practice areas. If you have substantive litigation experience and are seeking a role in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

Handle all phases of professional liability defense litigation from inception through resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents
Conduct legal research, assist with litigation strategy, and case analysis
Manage discovery, prepare for, and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
Communicate directly with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, and witnesses while providing regular case updates and strategic guidance
Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters
Provide proactive case management and client reporting

Qualifications:

Admission to practice in New York required
2–6 years of litigation and/or professional liability defense experience
Strong 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*

Professional liability defense litigation
Errors & Omissions (E&O) claims
Legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, insurance broker liability, or other professional liability matters
Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances
Experience working with insurers and insured professionals