Litigation Associate

Overview: The 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, is seeking a Litigation Associate with a minimum of 1 year of civil litigation experience. This associate will work in the following practice areas: corporate litigation, employment litigation, professional liability defense, insurance coverage, and commercial litigation. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide. RESPONSIBILITIES: Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from inception through resolution. Handle extensive discovery practice. Regularly handle court appearances and depositions. Communicate with clients and provide status reports. **Opportunity to join a national law firm and build its growing practice in an exciting new location at the ground level. Qualifications: JD from an ABA accredited law school. Admitted to practice in Delaware. Law Review and/or Moot court preferred. 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. 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.

Created: 2024-11-05