Careers at DNZ

Careers

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Join a team that values your unique talents and encourages creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.

Working in a Unique and Collaborative Environment

Dorf Nelson & Zauderer is a firm dedicated to providing innovative legal solutions in a culture of collaboration, diversity, and growth. We actively and continuously foster an environment that helps our attorneys grow, developing their strengths and skills while contributing to the team.

Many of our attorneys are recognized leaders in their respective fields. Attorneys regularly share their insights and advice by serving as guest lecturers and keynote speakers for leading business and professional organizations.

With a wide range of practice areas — including litigation, corporate law, tax, commercial real estate and land use, intellectual property, life sciences, labor and employment, commercial and real property finance, trusts and estates, professional liability defense and healthcare and general liability defense — Dorf Nelson & Zauderer provides unique opportunities for attorneys to work on an array of cutting-edge cases and matters.

Dorf Nelson & Zauderer has offices in New York (Rye & Manhattan), New Jersey (Red Bank) and California (Los Angeles).

Careers For You

Open Positions

Medical Malpractice / General Liability Defense Associate

Full-Time Rye, NY — In Person with Hybrid Component $105,000 – $150,000 / Year

Seeking 1–5 years’ experience

We are seeking a medical malpractice and general liability defense associate for our Rye, New York office. Candidates must possess a JD from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice in New York. Excellent legal writing and communication skills are a must, and candidates with civil litigation experience and legal project management skills are preferred.

Responsibilities include representing clients in a wide range of medical malpractice and general liability insurance defense claims from beginning to end, including case management, legal research, motion practice and document drafting, court appearances, depositions, client management and communications, and all discovery matters. Experience with all aspects of these essentials is highly preferred. Prior experience in this specific field of law is also highly preferred.

Ability to Commute

  • Rye, NY (Required)

To apply, please send your résumé and cover letter to Christopher Malikschmitt at cmalikschmitt@dorflaw.com.

Marketing / Administrative Assistant

Rye, NY — In Person $60,000 – $75,000 / Year

We are seeking a motivated and creative Marketing & Administrative Assistant to join our growing Marketing and Business Development team. This role blends day-to-day administrative support with a strong focus on marketing, public relations, social media strategy, and business and client development. The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and passionate about creating compelling content that elevates our brand presence. In addition, the candidate must also be comfortable attending business development and marketing meetings and networking events to support the Chief Development Officer.

The Role Requires a Proven Ability To

  • Design and produce marketing materials, social media graphics, and branded content using Canva
  • Manage and update the company website through AI based platform, ensuring content is current, accurate, and visually engaging
  • Create and distribute email campaigns and communications via Constant Contact
  • Contribute to the development and production of the weekly internal company newsletter
  • Develop and execute social media strategies across LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, including content scheduling, engagement, and analytics
  • Conduct research to support marketing pitches, presentations, and business development initiatives
  • Serve as a professional representative, communicating on behalf of leadership with clients and stakeholders as needed
  • Perform general administrative duties where necessary, including scheduling, filing, correspondence, and office coordination
  • Attend business and networking functions, as needed
  • Work with various stakeholders in the firm

Qualifications

  • Proficiency with Canva, Constant Contact and Adobe Premiere
  • Demonstrated experience as a content creator with a strong creative portfolio or examples of past work
  • Strong working knowledge of LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, including best practices for engagement and growth
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Self-starter who takes direction well and follows through on assignments with minimal oversight
  • Professional demeanor and the ability to represent leadership in client-facing communications
  • Prior experience in an administrative or marketing support role is preferred

Experience

  • Canva, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Constant Contact

Work Location

  • Rye, NY 10580 — In Person (Required)

Interested, or know someone who’d be a great fit? Email résumés to cblock@dorflaw.com.

Dorf Nelson & Zauderer is an equal opportunity employer. The firm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, medical condition, disability, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, gender, transgender, creed, citizenship status, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, or veteran or military status.

Testimonials

What Our Employees Say About Us?

At Dorf Nelson & Zauderer, our team is not merely a workforce; they are the heart and soul of our firm. Together, we strive for excellence, drawing inspiration and support from each other to achieve common goals.

“ Over the past few years, Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP has provided me with unwavering support in furthering my education. Their constant encouragement has pushed me to transition from legal assistant to paralegal all while maintaining a full time job and family. At Dorf Nelson & Zauderer the opportunities for growth are endless. ”

“Since the start of my employment in February 2023 to now, DNZ remains a positive learning environment and serves as a place for mentorship and collaboration with a focus on litigation. My legal skills and ability to analyze issues have substantially grown and will continue to thrive here. As such, I am grateful to DNZ for believing in me and contributing to my professional success. ”