Commercial/Construction Law Litigation Associate - Kaufman Dolowich LLP

Overview

The Woodbury 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 Commercial/Construction Law Litigation Associate with a minimum of 1-6 years of experience to join Construction practice group. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.

• The ideal candidate will have experience in construction business disputes between owners, general contractors and subcontractors, which concern breach of contract claims, delay claims, mechanic’s lien claims, and bond claims. Experience in construction contract issues and review preferred.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assess information and documents provided by clients.
• Prepare pleadings.
• Perform research relating to case issues.
• Participate in and oversee written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare and argue motions, including summary judgment motions in both State and Federal Courts throughout New York.
• Attend and defend and/or prosecute trials and other hearings.
• Assist with contract review and preparation.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited Law School with strong academic credentials.
• Must be admitted to the NY bar.
• At least 1 - 6 years of commercial litigation with experience in construction disputes between owners, general contractors and subcontractors, which concern breach of contract claims, delay claims, mechanic’s lien claims, and bond claims.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously.

The total annual compensation range for this position is $105,000 - $155 ,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 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.