Employment Litigation Associate

The Kaufman Dolowich White Plains, NY 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 an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney with 4+ years of employment litigation experience to join our growing and highly regarded practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated employment litigation matters in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Our attorneys receive meaningful hands‑on experience, direct client interaction, and strong mentorship while handling impactful matters for businesses, employers, and management teams across a wide range of industries. Responsibilities Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, 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 investigations, court appearances, motion practice, hearings, and trials Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex employment matters Qualifications 4+ years of employment litigation experience JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials Admission to practice in New York required Exceptional writing, research, analytical, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced litigation environment Preferred Experience Employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage & hour litigation Federal and state wage & 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 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 work with direct client exposure Comprehensive benefits and wellness package 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, 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. 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