Employment Litigation Associate

The Kaufman Dolowich White Plains, NY office—part of a nationally recognized law firm with more than 250 attorneys nationwide and honored by U.S. News as one of the “Best Companies to Work For – Law Firms”—is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney with 4+ years of employment litigation experience to join our growing and highly regarded practice. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated employment litigation matters in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Our attorneys receive meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and strong mentorship while handling impactful matters for businesses, employers, and management teams across a wide range of industries.

• →Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• →Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents
• →Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance and regular case updates
• →Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
• →Participate in investigations, court appearances, motion practice, hearings, and trials
• →Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex employment matters

• 4+ years of employment litigation experience
• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Admission to practice in New York required
• Exceptional writing, research, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment

• Employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage & hour litigation
• Federal and state wage & hour matters, including collective and class actions
• Traditional labor and employment law matters
• Investigations before the U.S. Department of Labor, New York State Department of Labor, EEOC, and state and local human rights agencies

• Robust discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program
• Unlimited PTO for Attorneys
• Uncapped opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Collaborative, team-first culture with strong mentorship and support
• Sophisticated, meaningful work with direct client exposure
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package

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, experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents one component of Kaufman Dolowich’s Total Rewards package, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.