What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Litigation Associate position at Kaufman Dolowich LLP?
Overview
The Westport office of Kaufman Dolowich (“KD”), an AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies to Work For” among U.S. law firms by U.S. News & World Report, is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 4 years of employment law experience for a full-time in-person position at the White Plains location. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.
KD provides a friendly, respectful and intellectual work environment. Our attorneys consistently earn accolades for excellent lawyering and client service. We are a prominent and diverse law firm, offering growth, leadership and educational opportunities to all of our team members.
Qualifications
- 4 years of employment law experience.
- Experience handling employment litigation in federal and state court, EEOC, and NYSDHR.
- Experience developing strategy, drafting pleadings, taking/defending depositions, arguing motions and the capability of working independently.
- Experience providing advice and counsel on workplace compliance and legal issues.
- JD from an ABA accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice in Connecticut and NY preferred.
The total annual compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
As part of our ongoing effort to actively recruit and advance lawyers of diverse backgrounds, Kaufman Dolowich participates in Mansfield Rule Certification and is a five-time recognized law firm. The process measures whether law firms affirmatively consider diverse lawyers for promotions, senior level hiring and significant leadership roles. Kaufman Dolowich strives for a candidate pool consisting of at least 30% women, attorneys of color, and/or LGBTQ attorneys for all lateral partner and mid-to-senior-level associate hires.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at KD 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.
Salary : $110,000 - $140,000
