General Liability Litigation Associate at Kaufman… · Woodbury

Summary: Kaufman Dolowich LLP is a nationally recognized law firm seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join their Long Island office. The role involves managing a litigation caseload, drafting legal documents, and collaborating with a team on general liability defense matters. Responsibilities: - Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution in a collaborative team environment - Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery demands and responses, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents - Conduct court appearances, depositions, inspections, mediations, settlement negotiations, and motion practice - Handle a broad range of general liability defense matters, including premises liability and New York Labor Law construction accident cases - Communicate directly with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and witnesses while providing regular case updates and strategic guidance - Participate in oral arguments, court conferences, and trial preparation - Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters Required Qualifications: - JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials - Admission to practice law in New York required - 1+ year of insurance defense and/or general liability litigation experience - Exceptional legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills - Strong organizational and case management abilities with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Experience handling general liability defense matters, including premises liability and construction accident litigation Required Skills: General liability litigation, Insurance defense, Premises liability, Construction accident litigation, Legal research, Legal writing, Oral advocacy, Case management, Litigation document drafting, Court appearances, Depositions, Mediations, Settlement negotiations, Trial preparation, Admission to practice law in New York Benefits: Robust discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program, Comprehensive health, wellness, and benefits package, Exceptional professional development opportunities within a growing national law firm