Hourly Attorney - Litigation
About the job
- Texas bar admission is required.
- Experience in hospitality, hotels or managed properties, premises liability, general liability, business or commercial litigation, insurance defense, or a related practice area.
- Experience appearing in both Texas state and federal courts.
- Ability to independently manage litigation matters.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet demanding deadlines.
- Ability to attend meetings, hearings, depositions, and court appearances in Texas as required.
- Handle assigned aspects of defense litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Conduct legal research, factual investigation, discovery, motion practice, and case analysis.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
- Assist with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trial preparation.
- Attend state and federal court proceedings and other client-related meetings in Texas as needed.
- Work collaboratively with partners, associates, claims professionals, and clients.
- Manage multiple matters and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Provide timely and high-quality work product with minimal supervision.
- Assist with matters involving hotels, managed properties, premises liability, general liability, commercial disputes, and insurance-related claims.
- Five or more years of defense litigation experience.
- Trial and arbitration experience.
About the company
Kaufman Dolowich LLP is a national law firm that represents clients across many industries in areas such as labor and employment, directors and officers liability, professional liability, commercial litigation, insurance coverage and litigation, data privacy and cybersecurity, consumer financial services, real estate, general liability, and construction law. The firm provides legal services through a team of attorneys who advise, negotiate, and litigate to protect clients’ interests, including handling investigations, contracts, regulatory issues, disputes, and risk management. What sets them apart is their national footprint and ability to serve national and global clients from their Long Island headquarters, offering a broad, integrated platform across many specialties. The firm’s goal is to help clients manage risk, resolve disputes, and navigate complex legal challenges effectively by delivering experienced, cross-disciplinary counsel.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Oyster Bay, New York
Founded
1986
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On March 5, 2026, the firm elevated 14 attorneys, signaling internal depth.
- August 2026 brought John Simon, Kenneth Coronel, and Stanley Blyth into growth practices.
- September 2026 publications on EEOC, FINRA, and Title VII show strong thought leadership.
What critics are saying
- DOE v. Kaufman Dolowich settled after ADA retaliation allegations, harming employer-brand credibility.
- Robert A. Bothman sued Kaufman Dolowich in 2026 over alleged corruption-case mishandling.
- A sustained partner exodus or ethics hit would cripple referrals and trigger client flight.
What makes Kaufman Dolowich unique
- Kaufman Dolowich spans 12 offices and litigates nationally across business and insurance disputes.
- Its 2026 platform covers labor, D&O, professional liability, cybersecurity, and construction law.
- The firm keeps hiring rainmakers, adding seven McGlinchey lawyers and three 2026 partners.
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Benefits
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Performance Bonus