Description:
Overview: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:
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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, oral and written 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
Why KD?
- 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
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.
