Associate Attorney

Synectics Inc.; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in White Plains seeks an attorney to practice primarily in Education Law, Special Education Law, Labor & Employment Law, and Litigation.

You will work under partners and directly with school district and municipal clients on a broad range of matters, including general counsel, student discipline, impartial hearings, and appeals. Travel across the state is required to meet clients at sites, hearings, and investigations.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the NYS Bar.
• Minimum of one year of legal practice experience.
• Strong research, writing, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced practice.
• Prior experience in education law, labor and employment law, litigation, municipal law, or local governments is preferred, but not required.
• Ability and willingness to travel across the state to clients' sites, administrative proceedings, board meetings, investigations, hearings, and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Practice primarily in Education Law, Special Education Law, Labor & Employment Law, and Litigation.
• Work under supervision of partners and directly with school district and municipal clients on a broad range of matters.
• Provide general counsel and legal advice; handle student discipline and impartial hearings and appeals.
• Assist with labor and employment issues; participate in board governance and policy matters.
• Support administrative proceedings and state/federal litigation.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Admitted to New York State Bar

Job description

Summary

Seeking an attorney for our

Seeking an attorney for our White Plains office to practice primarily in the areas of Education Law, Special Education Law, Labor & Employment Law, and Litigation. The attorney will work under the supervision of partners and directly with school district and municipal clients on a broad range of matters, including: general counsel and legal advice; student discipline; special education matters, impartial hearings and appeals; labor and employment issues; board governance and policy matters; administrative proceedings; state and federal litigation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar.


• Minimum of one (1) year of legal practice experience required; attorneys with experience are encouraged to apply.


• Strong research, writing, analytical and advocacy skills.


• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast paced practice.


• Prior experience in education law, labor and employment law, litigation, municipal law, or local governments is preferred, but not required.


• Ability and willingness to travel across the state to clients' sites, administrative proceedings, board meetings, investigations, hearings, and court appearances. Access to reliable transportation is required.

Benefits

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance