Description:

The Kaufman Dolowich Hackensack office—part of a nationally recognized law firm with more than 250 attorneys nationwide—is seeking a Professional Liability / Employment Associate Attorney to join our growing and highly regarded litigation practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated professional liability and employment 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, insurers, and employers in a broad range of complex litigation matters.

Associates are given the opportunity to take an active role in all phases of litigation, including case strategy, motion practice, depositions, court appearances, mediations, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate will be a motivated attorney who is eager to develop litigation skills, assume increasing responsibility, and build a successful long-term practice within a growing national law firm.

Responsibilities:

Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
Take and defend depositions
Draft and respond to written discovery
Prepare substantive and discovery-related motions
Participate in court appearances, oral arguments, mediations, settlement conferences, and other litigation proceedings
Handle employment litigation matters, including workplace disputes, administrative proceedings, and employment-related claims
Represent professionals, businesses, and insurers in professional liability matters
Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance and regular case updates
Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters

Qualifications:

Admission to practice in New Jersey required
Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience
Experience in professional liability, employment litigation, insurance defense, or other complex civil litigation preferred
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
Employment litigation and counseling
Administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies
Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances
Experience working directly with clients, insurers, and business professionals