What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate position at Kaufman Dolowich LLP?
Overview
The Fort Lauderdale 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, is seeking a Litigation Associate with a minimum of 5 years of defense litigation experience in Labor & Employment, Healthcare and/or HOA litigation. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Independently manage a defense litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end.Represent clients in a wide range of cases, including Labor & Employment, Healthcare, or HOA litigation.Regularly handle court appearances and depositions.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
- Member in good standing of the Florida Bar
- Superior communication, writing and research skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Superior Academic Credentials
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. KD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
