General Liability Associate

The Kaufman Dolowich Woodbury, Long Island office is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney with 1+ years of litigation experience to join our growing and highly regarded General Liability Defense practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated general liability defense matters in a collaborative and fast-paced 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.

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
• 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

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

Why KD?

• Robust discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program
• Unlimited PTO for Attorneys
• Uncapped opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Collaborative, team-first culture with strong mentorship and support
• Sophisticated, meaningful litigation work with direct client exposure
• Meaningful hands-on experience and early responsibility
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package 

Base Salary Range

$100,000 – $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, experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents one component of Kaufman Dolowich's Total Rewards package, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.