Employment Litigation Associate

Kaufman Dolowich LLP is seeking a talented and driven Employment Litigation Associate with 4+ years of experience to join our growing Employment Practices Group in White Plains, New York. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative and nationally recognized firm with more than 250 attorneys nationwide.

Our Employment Practices Group represents employers in complex and high-profile employment matters across a broad range of industries. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills, with experience independently managing sophisticated employment matters through all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all phases of employment litigation from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related filings
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and other dispute resolution proceedings
• Attend and advocate at court appearances, hearings, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trials
• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, restrictive covenant matters, and other employment-related claims
• Advise and counsel employers on workplace issues, employment law compliance, personnel matters, and risk management strategies
• Manage discovery, motion practice, investigations, and case deadlines in both state and federal courts
• Communicate directly with clients, provide strategic guidance, and maintain strong client relationships
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups to develop litigation strategies and achieve favorable outcomes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of employment litigation experience
• Admission to practice in New York required
• Experience handling matters in state and federal court
• Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing motions, conducting depositions, and representing clients in mediations and other proceedings
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication abilities
• Ability to independently manage an active caseload and prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to client service

Preferred Experience

• Employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour litigation
• Federal and state wage and hour matters, including collective and class actions
• Traditional labor and employment law matters
• Investigations before the U.S. Department of Labor, New York State Department of Labor, EEOC, and state and local human rights agencies
• Advising employers on workplace policies, compliance issues, and personnel management strategies

Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters with a nationally respected team
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and support
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement
• Unlimited PTO for Attorneys
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities
• Meaningful client contact and hands-on litigation experience

Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000

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.