What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Litigation Associate position at Kaufman Dolowich LLP?
Overview
The Philadelphia office of Kaufman Dolowich, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies to Work For” among U.S. law firms by U.S. News & World, is seeking an associate with a minimum of 3 years of employment litigation experience on either the plaintiff or defense side. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.
The ideal candidate should have experience developing strategy, drafting pleadings, taking/defending depositions, arguing motions and the capability of working independently.
Qualifications
- JD from an ABA accredited Law School with strong academic credentials and on Law Review or Moot Court.
- Admission to practice law in PA and NJ.
- 3 years of employment litigation experience including discrimination, harassment, wage & hour and employment contract cases.
- Familiarity with federal and state employment statutes.
- Experience providing advice and counsel on workplace law issues, including employee relations, mitigation of risk, ADA and other workplace accommodation, employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and employment-related policies is also beneficial.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
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.
Kaufman Dolowich is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
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.
