Litigation Associate

Offit Kurman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Offit Kurman in New York seeks a Senior Associate or Counsel to join the Commercial Litigation Group, supporting the Title IX and Education Practice. The attorney will represent students, faculty, and other clients in sensitive and high-profile matters nationwide, handling education law, civil rights, defamation, and complex litigation.

The role requires managing multiple matters in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment, discretion, and exceptional client service; will draft pleadings,

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar or ability to obtain admission promptly.
• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Senior Associate or Counsel-level experience with strong litigation background.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist student and faculty clients with disciplinary and Title IX matters on campus.
• Assist K-12 and university students with academic matters on campus.
• Handle matters involving academic misconduct and special education.
• Assist with civil rights, defamation, and related litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Manage the discovery process, including electronic discovery, in state and federal litigation.
• Conduct document and ESI review in state and federal litigation.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Represent clients in campus proceedings, mediations, and court proceedings, as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys across multiple practice areas to deliver comprehensive client service.
• Maintain strong client relationships while managing a diverse caseload.

Skills

Litigation experience 5+ years

Strong research & writing

Oral advocacy

Independent matter management

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

New York Bar admission or ability to obtain

Job description

Senior Associate – Commercial Litigation (Title IX & Education Practice)

Location: New York, NY

We are seeking a Senior Associate or Counsel to join our Commercial Litigation Group in New York, supporting the firm's growing Title IX and Education Practice.

Position Overview

This attorney will play a key role in representing students, faculty, and other clients in a wide range of sensitive and high-profile matters. The practice serves clients nationwide and offers a unique opportunity to handle impactful cases involving education law, civil rights, defamation and complex litigation.

The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple matters in a fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment, discretion, and exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Assist student and faculty clients with disciplinary and Title IX matters on campus.
• Assist K-12 and university students with academic matters on campus.
• Handle matters involving academic misconduct and special education.
• Assist with civil rights, defamation, and related litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Manage the discovery process, including electronic discovery, in state and federal litigation.
• Conduct document and ESI review in state and federal litigation.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Represent clients in campus proceedings, mediations, and court proceedings, as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys across multiple practice areas to deliver comprehensive client service.
• Maintain strong client relationships while managing a diverse caseload.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar (or ability to obtain admission promptly).
• 5+ years of Litigation Experience
• Senior Associate or Counsel-level experience with a strong litigation background.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating with a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Title IX, education law, civil rights litigation, administrative proceedings, or complex litigation is preferred, but not required.

Why Offit Kurman?

At Offit Kurman, you'll find a collaborative environment where attorneys are encouraged to grow their practices while benefiting from the support of an established national platform. We value teamwork, entrepreneurship, and exceptional client service, offering meaningful opportunities to work on sophisticated matters with experienced colleagues across the firm.