What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate position at Kaufman Dolowich LLP?
Overview
The Wilmington, Delaware 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 Report, has an exciting opportunity for a lawyer with a minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience in commercial, corporate or professional liability. Come join our growing, dynamic firm!
The total annual compensation range for this position is $130,000 - $190,000. Qualified candidates are eligible for $15,000 hours-based bonus and discretionary bonus. Exact compensation varies based on practice area knowledge, skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
We offer a full and comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life & disability, 401(k), flexible spending and commuter benefits.
What we offer at the Delaware office:
- Flexible work environment.
- Convenient location with easy access to restaurants and I95.
- On-site gym and health center.
- Parking attached to the building.
- Firm sponsored Health & Wellness programs and Tutor Me tutoring services.
- Women’s Initiative, D&I Committee and Mentorship Program.
- Competitive pay at Delaware market rates.
- Exciting and challenging casework across a broad range of legal matters.
- Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
- Supportive and collaborative team atmosphere.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from inception through resolution. Oversee extensive discovery practice. Regularly manage court appearances and depositions. Communicate with clients and provide status reports.
***Unique opportunity to join a national firm at an exciting new location and contribute to its growing practice.
Qualifications
- JD from an ABA accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice in Delaware.
- Strong discovery skills.
- Outstanding research and writing skills.
- Superior academic credentials.
- Excellent written and oral 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.
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.
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