Demo

Litigation Associate

Kaufman Dolowich LLP
Hackensack, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/4/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate position at Kaufman Dolowich LLP?

Overview

Overview

The Hackensack, New Jersey office of Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. news in their list of “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms” , is seeking a Litigation Associate with a minimum of 2 years of general liability experience. Maritime case experience is preferred, though is not necessary. Candidates should have experience in litigation, including case management, discovery, and brief writing. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage a caseload involving general liability and maritime matters.
  • Regularly handle court appearances and depositions.
  • Draft pleadings, discovery demands, motions and appeals.
  • Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Why Kaufman Dolowich?

  • Uncapped opportunities for career advancement.
  • Team-first culture with open communication and support.
  • Impactful work that drives real client results.
  • Robust bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

  • J.D from an ABA accredited Law School.
  • Admission to practice in New Jersey and New York.
  • General Liability defense experience with the desire to learn Maritime Law.
  • Excellent Written and Oral Communication.
  • Excellent academic credentials.
  • Ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously.

Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses.

Target Hiring Range: $110,000 - $145,000

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.

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.

Salary : $110,000 - $145,000

Litigation Associate
Shapiro, Croland, Reiser, Apfel & DiIorio -
Hackensack, NJ
Associate Attorney, Litigation
RealREPP -
Rutherford, NJ

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Litigation Associate?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Litigation Associate career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$92,181 - $128,919
Income Estimation: 
$123,673 - $176,421
Income Estimation: 
$85,424 - $108,209
Income Estimation: 
$81,605 - $109,699
Income Estimation: 
$103,154 - $159,525
Income Estimation: 
$115,079 - $168,482
Income Estimation: 
$60,785 - $81,483
Income Estimation: 
$81,605 - $109,699
Income Estimation: 
$103,154 - $159,525
Income Estimation: 
$115,079 - $168,482
Income Estimation: 
$65,024 - $84,232
Income Estimation: 
$81,605 - $109,699
Income Estimation: 
$103,154 - $159,525
Income Estimation: 
$85,424 - $108,209
Income Estimation: 
$54,486 - $66,996
Income Estimation: 
$60,785 - $81,483
Income Estimation: 
$103,154 - $159,525
Income Estimation: 
$115,079 - $168,482
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Kaufman Dolowich LLP

Kaufman Dolowich LLP
Hired Organization Address Hackensack, NJ Full Time
Overview The Hackensack, New Jersey office of Kaufman Dolowich, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies ...
Kaufman Dolowich LLP
Hired Organization Address Chicago, IL Full Time
Overview The Chicago office of Kaufman Dolowich, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies to Work For” am...
Kaufman Dolowich LLP
Hired Organization Address Dallas, TX Full Time
Overview The Dallas office of Kaufman Dolowich, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies to Work For” amo...
Kaufman Dolowich LLP
Hired Organization Address Philadelphia, PA Full Time
Overview The Philadelphia office of Kaufman Dolowich, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies to Work Fo...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Litigation Associate jobs in the Hackensack, NJ area that may be a better fit.

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!