Description:

Kaufman Dolowich LLP is seeking a talented and driven Employment Litigation Associate with 5+ years of experience to join our growing Employment Practices Group in Hackensack, New Jersey. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative and nationally recognized firm with more than 250 attorneys nationwide.

Our Employment Practices Group represents employers in complex and high-profile employment matters across a broad range of industries. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills, with experience independently managing sophisticated employment matters through all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities:

Independently manage all phases of employment litigation from inception through resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related filings
Conduct and defend depositions
Attend and advocate at court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and other proceedings
Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, restrictive covenant matters, and other employment-related claims
Advise and counsel employers on workplace issues, employment law compliance, personnel matters, and risk management strategies
Manage discovery, motion practice, expert coordination, and case deadlines in both state and federal courts
Develop litigation strategies, provide practical legal counsel, and maintain strong client relationships
Collaborate with partners and clients to achieve favorable outcomes and deliver exceptional client service

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience
Admission to practice in New Jersey required; New York admission is a plus
Experience handling matters in state and federal court
Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing motions, conducting depositions, and representing clients in mediations and arbitrations
Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication abilities
Ability to independently manage an active caseload and prioritize competing deadlines
Superior academic credentials and strong attention to detail
Experience counseling employers on employment law compliance, workplace policies, and risk mitigation strategies preferred