Senior Litigation Counsel – Title IX & Education

Offit Kurman; New York (NY); In loco; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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,

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Litigation experience 5+ years

Strong research & writing

Oral advocacy

Independent matter management

Team collaboration

Formazione

J.D. from an accredited law school

New York Bar admission or ability to obtain

Descrizione del lavoro

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,