2025 ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY POSITION
Kaufman Lieb Lebowitz & Frick LLP is seeking to hire a full-time associate to join our team as soon as possible. We are looking for a bright, passionate advocate with litigation experience, a commitment to civil rights, and an outstanding academic record to join our growing firm.
About Us:
Our firm is a justice-oriented litigation boutique with a focus on civil rights, including police misconduct and excessive force, employment and housing discrimination, prisoners' rights, First Amendment rights, and wrongful conviction. We are a small, collaborative firm. We aspire to work nimbly, creatively, and without unnecessary hierarchy or formality. We find fulfillment in applying our skills and experience to seek accountability for law enforcement and government abuses, combat structural racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism, and advocate for clients who face injustice at the hands of more powerful parties.
Required Experience and Skills:
Demonstrated interest and/or experience in one or more areas of civil rights law, such as Section 1983 or anti-discrimination laws.
1-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney working in litigation and/or as a law clerk. Current law students will not be considered.
Litigation experience, including drafting substantive motions and engaging in discovery practice.
Superior research and writing skills.
Ability to efficiently manage time and a busy caseload.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to directly interact with clients.
Must be admitted to the NY Bar.
While not required, clerkship experience and Spanish language skills are highly preferred.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage and litigate civil rights and commercial cases from inception through trial, including legal research, motion practice, and discovery.
Analyze and evaluate new cases for representation.
Engage in high-stakes negotiations, mediations, and other pre-litigation advocacy.
In-Office Requirements:
Our firm prioritizes in-person work and collaboration, while also providing flexibility to our employees. Associates are required to be in-person at our midtown New York office on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and at least one other day of their choosing. Associates have the option to work remotely on other days, subject to their workload and case requirements.
Salary:
$90K-$110K per year depending on level of experience, plus a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include participation in the firm’s 401(k) plan, health insurance, and paid time off.
EEO Statement:
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and particularly encourage applications from qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including those typically underrepresented in the legal profession. We welcome inquiries from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or caregiver/family status. KLLF is an equal opportunity employer.
We acknowledge that applicants from historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply for positions unless they feel that they meet 100% of a job description’s qualifications. We understand that the ideal candidate might not completely meet the criteria listed above, and we strongly encourage all interested applicants to apply.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please send an email to hiring@kllf-law.com with the subject line “2025 Associate Application” and include the following application materials:
A cover letter explaining why you want to work at KLLF
Your resume
Your law school transcript
A writing sample with a cover note explaining whether the work has been edited by any third person
A list of three references
Please combine your application materials into a single PDF prior to submission.
2025 PARALEGAL POSITION
Kaufman Lieb Lebowitz & Frick LLP is seeking to hire a full-time paralegal who is bright, organized, passionate about social justice, and eager to be a team player in a collegial law firm. This position will start in July 2025.
Why you want to work with us:
Our firm is a justice-oriented litigation boutique with a focus on civil rights, including police misconduct and excessive force, employment and housing discrimination, prisoners' rights, First Amendment rights, disability rights, education discrimination and bullying, and wrongful conviction. We seek accountability for our clients against law enforcement and government abuses, structural racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism. As a paralegal at our firm, you will directly help our clients in their battles against injustice.
We want to mentor young talent and help them rise to their full potential. We are a small, collaborative firm, with a warm, collegial culture. We pride ourselves on working without unnecessary hierarchy. Your professional goals are important to us, and we will help you achieve them.
Why we want to work with you:
You are a smart, diligent, organized team player who is interested in the law and eager to engage in meaningful work that makes a difference. You are an excellent communicator and multi-tasker who is able to manage a significant workload efficiently, prioritizing the most important and time-sensitive tasks. You are comfortable speaking with all sorts of people from all different backgrounds. Maybe you even speak Spanish or a foreign language!
Skills that will help you succeed at our firm:
Interest in social justice or civil rights
Superior organization skills and ability to efficiently manage time and a busy caseload
College degree
Solid interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to directly interact with clients
High standards of professional and ethical conduct, integrity, and discretion
Proficiency in Adobe and MS Office, including Word and Excel
Eagerness to learn new skills
Spanish language skills are highly preferred
What you’ll do every day:
Provide high quality legal support on litigations and pre-litigation representations
Request, collect, and organize public records, medical records, criminal records, and other investigatory materials
Maintain litigation docket and case calendars, including dates for court appearances, motions, and other important deadlines
Assist attorneys in preparing for meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
Organize case electronic case files, publicly filed documents, discovery documents, client documents, and other records
Communicate regularly with clients concerning document collection, meetings, and case developments
Participate and take notes during client and witness interviews
Electronically file documents with state and federal courts and agencies
Proofread and cite check court briefs and other documents, and ensure compliance with applicable local rules
Format court briefs and other documents and create Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
Your pay and benefits:
Salary of $55K-70K per year depending on level of experience, plus a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include:
Participation in 401(k) plan
Health insurance
Paid time off
Where and when you’ll work:
You’ll work in our office in midtown, New York City. The general hours of work are 9:30AM to 5:30PM Monday through Friday. You’ll be required to work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Friday. Some overtime work may be necessary.
Our commitment to equal opportunity hiring:
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and particularly encourage applications from qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including those typically underrepresented in the legal profession. We welcome inquiries from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or caregiver/family status. KLLF is an equal opportunity employer
We acknowledge that applicants from historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply for positions unless they feel that they meet 100% of a job description’s qualifications. We understand that the ideal candidate might not completely meet the criteria listed above, and we strongly encourage all interested applicants to apply.
How to apply:
To apply, please send an email to hiring@kllf-law.com with the subject line “2025 Paralegal Application” and include:
Your resume
A cover letter explaining why you want to work at KLLF
A writing sample that is no longer than two pages
A list of two to three references from school or prior internships/work experiences
Please combine your application materials into a single PDF prior to submission.