Education Litigation Associate

Husch Blackwell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A national law firm in Kansas City is seeking an Education Litigation Associate with 3 to 5 years of experience, ideally including federal judicial clerkship background. The role involves handling state and federal education litigation, especially cases involving constitutional claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. We are looking for dynamic candidates with strong interpersonal and communication skills. A competitive compensation package and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in education litigation, including federal judicial clerkship experience.
• Experience defending constitutional claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
• Familiarity with immunity defenses (qualified immunity, Eleventh Amendment).
• Handling claims involving free speech, religion, due process, discrimination, and harassment.

Responsibilities

• Defend constitutional claims against governmental entities.
• Handle education litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Articulate legal strategies and courses of action.

Skills

Excellent academic credentials

Strong writing skills

Superior interpersonal skills

Excellent communication abilities

Exceptional judgment

Ability to handle multiple projects

Education

Jurisdictions: Missouri and Kansas bar license

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, dedicated to our clients and the industries they serve.

We have an immediate opening in our Kansas City office for an Education Litigation Associate with three to five years of experience, including federal judicial clerkship experience preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience with all aspects of state and federal education litigation and administrative proceedings, including experience defending constitutional claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against governmental entities and officials. Familiarity with immunity defenses, such as qualified immunity and Eleventh Amendment immunity is essential. Experience handling substantive claims that involve free speech, freedom of religion, due process, sex discrimination and harassment, race discrimination and harassment, and disability discrimination is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, a commitment to the higher education industry, superior interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. The candidate should demonstrate exceptional judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action. Candidates should have an active Missouri and Kansas bar license or commit to obtaining both as soon as possible. We look for proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. We are committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that enriches our Firm and our communities.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and much more.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample through our online application process at www.huschblackwell.com. EOE