General Liability Litigation Associate

The Kaufman Dolowich Woodbury, Long Island office—part of a nationally recognized law firm with more than 250 attorneys nationwide and honored by U.S. News as one of the "Best Companies to Work For – Law Firms"—is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney with 1+ years of experience to join our growing and highly collaborative General Liability Defense team.This is an exciting opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-exposure litigation matters alongside experienced litigators. Associates receive meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, strong mentorship, and early responsibility handling a broad range of general liability defense matters.At KD, we foster a culture built on innovation, teamwork, integrity, and excellence in client service, while offering a supportive and collaborative environment designed to help attorneys grow and succeed.ResponsibilitiesManage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution in a collaborative team environmentDraft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery demands and responses, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documentsConduct court appearances, depositions, inspections, mediations, settlement negotiations, and motion practiceHandle a broad range of general liability defense matters, including premises liability and New York Labor Law construction accident casesCommunicate directly with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and witnesses while providing regular case updates and strategic guidanceParticipate in oral arguments, court conferences, and trial preparationCollaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation mattersQualificationsJD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentialsAdmission to practice law in New York required1+ year of insurance defense and/or general liability litigation experienceExperience handling general liability defense matters, including premises liability and construction accident litigation preferredExceptional legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skillsStrong organizational and case management abilities with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsWhy KD?Uncapped opportunities for career advancement on a national platformRobust discretionary and billable hours-based bonus programUnlimited PTO for AttorneysCollaborative, team-first culture with strong mentorship and supportSophisticated and impactful litigation work with direct client exposureMeaningful hands-on experience and early responsibilityComprehensive health, wellness, and benefits packageExceptional professional development opportunities within a growing national law firmBase Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000Please 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 comprehensive Total Rewards package, 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 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. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.J-18808-Ljbffr