Full-Time Attorney

Our New Jersey offices of Kaufman Dolowich, a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas, are actively seeking attorneys with experience and/or interest in Admiralty and Maritime law and Transportation law to join our growing team. At Kaufman Dolowich, attorneys receive meaningful responsibility from day one, direct client exposure, and benefit from strong mentorship and professional development opportunities designed to accelerate career growth.

Our firm’s Maritime and Admiralty Law Practice has vast experience representing clients across the maritime industry, including ocean carriers, tug and barge owners, ferry companies, marinas, marine terminals and stevedores. We also represent various clients involved in inter‑modal transportation, including trucking entities, and owners and lessors of inter‑modal equipment. We are deeply connected to the maritime community and have a firm understanding of maritime law. Our maritime attorneys practice in numerous state and federal courts along the East Coast and the Great Lakes and have an active trial and appellate practice.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey, including federal courts, and will have at least one year of litigation experience, preferably in the field of maritime and transportation law. Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution

Draft and respond to written discovery

Prepare, draft, and argue motions

Participate in court appearances, status conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and other litigation proceedings

Develop case strategy and manage day‑to‑day litigation responsibilities

Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups on complex and challenging matters

Assist with trial preparation and other high‑stakes litigation activities

Admission to practice law in New York and New Jersey required.

1+ years of defense litigation experience; maritime law and transportation law experience preferred.

Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills

Insurance defense litigation, maritime law, transportation law preferred.

Unlimited PTO for Attorneys

Robust discretionary and billable‑based bonus opportunities

Meaningful client contact and hands‑on litigation experience

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.

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