Employment Litigation Associate Attorney at Kaufman Dolowich LLP

Woodbury, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Litigation Caseload Management, Client Communication, Depositions, Mediation, Investigations, Motion Practice, Trials, Legal Research, Writing, Employment Discrimination, Workplace Harassment, Wage And Hour Disputes, Traditional Labor Law, Collective Actions, Class Actions

Industry

Legal Services

Description

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, and 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 Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees. 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.

Responsibilities

The associate attorney will be responsible for managing a full litigation caseload from its beginning through resolution, which includes communicating directly with clients and providing regular case updates. Key duties also involve taking and defending depositions, handling mediations, participating in investigations, court appearances, motion practice, and trials.