General Liability Associate

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.ResponsibilitiesManage a litigation caseload from inception through resolutionDraft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery demands and responses, and other litigation-related documentsCommunicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance and regular case updatesTake and defend depositions and participate in mediations and settlement negotiationsParticipate in court appearances, inspections, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparationHandle a broad range of general liability defense matters, including premises liability and New York Labor Law construction accident casesCollaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation mattersQualificationsAdmission to practice in New York required5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, general liability, premises liability, or construction accident litigationJD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentialsExceptional writing, research, analytical, and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environmentStrong organizational, case management, and interpersonal skillsPreferred ExperienceGeneral liability defense litigationPremises liability mattersNew York Labor Law and construction accident litigationExperience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearancesExperience working with insurance carriers and insured clientsWhy Join Kaufman Dolowich?Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and supportSignificant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancementUnlimited PTO for AttorneysCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packageRobust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunitiesMeaningful clients contact and hands-on litigation experienceBase Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000Please 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, 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.Job SummaryID: 2026-3033Category: LegalWork Arrangement: Hybrid