Civil Litigation Associate
1 month ago
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Kaufman Dolowich LLP
Remote
Full-time
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The Philadelphia, PA office of Kaufman Dolowich, a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas, is actively seeking an attorney to join our growing civil defense litigation team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on professional liability, general liability, D&O, insurance coverage, and commercial litigation matters in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Our attorneys receive meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and strong mentorship while representing professionals, businesses, and insurers in complex litigation matters.
The ideal candidate will have between four (4) to five (5) years of civil defense litigation experience. This position provides the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters.
Responsibilities
Handle all phases of Professional Liability, D&O, General Liability and Commercial Litigation cases from inception through resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, breach of contracts, and other litigation-related documents
Conduct legal research, assist with litigation strategy, and case analysis
Manage discovery, prepare for, and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
Communicate directly with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, and witnesses while providing regular case updates and strategic guidance
Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters
Provide proactive case management and client reporting
Qualifications
Admission to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey is required
4 to 5 years of Professional Liability, D&O, General Liability or Commercial Litigation experience
Strong writing, research, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment
Strong organizational, case management, and interpersonal skills
Required Experience
Insurance defense litigation
Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances
Experience managing matters independently
Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?
Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and supportSignificant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement
Unlimited PTO for Attorneys
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities
Meaningful clients contact and hands-on litigation experience
*This position is primarily remote; however, the ideal candidate must reside in Philadelphia or the surrounding area to attend court appearances, take and defend depositions, and make office appearances as required.