What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Liability Attorney position at Kaufman Dolowich LLP?
Overview
The Los Angeles and Torrance offices of Kaufman Dolowich, a national AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies to Work For” among U.S. law firms by U.S. News & World Report, are seeking a Professional Liability Attorney with a minimum of 4 to 12 years of experience in handling business litigation, and preferably legal malpractice, accounting malpractice and/or other professional liability matters. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide and a local group of approximately 12 attorneys that prioritize teamwork and the delivery of high-quality legal representation to the firm’s clients.
Responsibilities will depend on the candidate, but will ideally include the management of a full litigation caseload and working cases from inception through resolution, including communicating with clients and providing status reports, taking and defending depositions, and participating in trials. The candidate will handle a wide array of professional liability matters, including malpractice cases and claims against attorneys, insurance agents/brokers, accountants, and real estate agents.
Hybrid or Remote work is an option. Location is flexible.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 4 years of business litigation experience, preferably including professional liability, legal malpractice and/or accounting malpractice experience
- J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted in CA
- Superior academic credentials
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
The total annual compensation range for this position is $150,000 - $210,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, Kaufman Dolowich offers an annual discretionary bonus, performance-based bonus, unlimited PTO, professional and client development and a full comprehensive benefits package.
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 four-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.
Salary : $135,000 - $185,000