Description:

The Woodbury, Long Island office of Kaufman Dolowich, a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas, is actively seeking an attorney to join our growing General Liability Defense practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated general liability defense matters in a collaborative hybrid work environment. Our attorneys receive meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and strong mentorship while representing businesses, insurers, and insureds in a broad range of complex litigation matters.

Responsibilities:

Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery demands and responses, 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 court appearances, inspections, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation
Handle a broad range of general liability defense matters, including premises liability and New York Labor Law construction accident cases
Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters

Qualifications:

Admission to practice in New York required
5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, general liability, premises liability, or construction accident litigation
JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Exceptional 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:

General liability defense litigation
Premises liability matters
New York Labor Law and construction accident litigation
Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances
Experience working with insurance carriers and insured clients