The San Francisco office of Kaufman Dolowich LLP, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Best Companies to Work For – Law Firms,” is seeking a talented and driven Litigation Associate to join our growing California team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on sophisticated and high-impact matters within a nationally recognized firm of more than 250 attorneys nationwide. The ideal candidate will have experience in Labor & Employment, Professional Liability, and/or Commercial Litigation and will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that offers meaningful responsibility, hands-on litigation experience, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare motions, briefs, and other substantive pleadings
• Participate in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and oral arguments
• Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic case updates
• Collaborate with partners and litigation teams on complex matters
• Assist with all aspects of litigation strategy and case management

Qualifications

• J.D. degree with strong academic credentials
• Admission to practice in California required
• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience
• Experience in Labor & Employment, Professional Liability, and/or Commercial Litigation preferred
• Experience handling legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, and other professional liability matters is highly preferred
• Excellent written, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong organizational and case management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic litigation environment

Why KD?

• National platform with more than 250 attorneys nationwide
• Uncapped opportunities for career advancement
• Collaborative, team-first culture with strong mentorship and support
• Sophisticated and impactful litigation matters
• Meaningful client interaction and courtroom exposure
• Hybrid scheduling flexibility
• Unlimited PTO for attorneys
• Robust discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive Total Rewards package, including the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.

Base Salary Range: $150,000 – $200,000

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.

Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.