Professional Liability Attorney

Overview The Los Angeles and Torrance offices of Kaufman Dolowich, a national AV-rated® firm designated one of the "Best Companies to Work For" among U.S. law firms by U.S. News & World Report, are seeking a Professional Liability Attorney with a minimum of 4 to 12 years of experience in handling business litigation, and preferably legal malpractice, accounting malpractice and/or other professional liability matters. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide and a local group of approximately 12 attorneys that prioritize teamwork and the delivery of high-quality legal representation to the firm's clients. Responsibilities will depend on the candidate, but will ideally include the management of a full litigation caseload and working cases from inception through resolution, including communicating with clients and providing status reports, taking and defending depositions, and participating in trials. The candidate will handle a wide array of professional liability matters, including malpractice cases and claims against attorneys, insurance agents/brokers, accountants, and real estate agents. Hybrid or Remote work is an option. Location is flexible. Qualifications A minimum of 4 years of business litigation experience, preferably including professional liability, legal malpractice and/or accounting malpractice experience J.D. from an ABA accredited law school Admitted in CA Superior academic credentials Excellent written and oral communication skills The total annual compensation range for this position is $150,000 - $210,000. 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 four-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. 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. KD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.