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Commercial Litigation Associate

Looking for a: Associate
Practice Area:
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $125,000
Job Duration: Permanent
Job Description:

Are you a skilled Litigator ready to elevate your career? Are you seeking a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact—both in your practice and within a growing, dynamic office supported by a strong national platform? If so, this could be the perfect next step for you.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years’ experience handling business and/or commercial litigation matters, with proven experience managing all phases of discovery, taking and defending depositions in complex cases, and conducting motion practice. Strong advocacy skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to client communication and service are essential.

Why KD?
• Recognized by U.S News as one of the “Best Companies to Work For – Law Firms.”
• Competitive compensation packages equipped with billable hour-based bonus programs.
• Uncapped opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Team-first culture with open communication and support.
• Frequent team-building events that foster connection and community.
• A wide range of comprehensive health benefits.

Take your career to the next level with work that challenges, a team that supports, and a future you help define.

Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses.

Target Hiring Range: $125,000 – $165,000.

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.
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.

Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
Posted On: August 28, 2025 at 3:05 pm