Description:

The Kaufman Dolowich Woodbury, Long Island office—part of a nationally recognized law firm with more than 250 attorneys nationwide and honored by U.S. News as one of the “Best Companies to Work For – Law Firms”—is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney with 2+ years of employment litigation experience to join our growing and highly regarded practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated employment litigation matters in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Our attorneys receive meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and strong mentorship while handling impactful matters for businesses, employers, and management teams across a wide range of industries.

Responsibilities:

Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, 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 investigations, court appearances, motion practice, hearings, and trials
Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex employment matters

Qualifications:

2+ years of employment litigation experience
JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Admission to practice in New York required
Law Review and/or Moot Court experience preferred
Exceptional writing, research, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment

Preferred Experience:

Employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage & hour litigation
Federal and state wage & hour matters, including collective and class actions
Traditional labor and employment law matters
Investigations before the U.S. Department of Labor, New York State Department of Labor, EEOC, and state and local human rights agencies