Senior Title IX & Education Litigation Counsel

ImpactSearch Partners; New York (NY); In loco; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ImpactSearch Partners in New York seeks a Senior Associate or Counsel to join its Commercial Litigation practice with a focus on Title IX and Education Law. The role involves representing colleges and universities in high-profile investigations, hearings, and civil rights matters, with opportunities to advise on compliance and policy development.

The successful candidate will manage complex litigation from start to finish, mentor junior attorneys, and work collaboratively across practice groups

Competenze

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York Bar.
• 6+ years of commercial litigation experience, preferably with exposure to education law, investigations, or civil rights matters.
• Experience conducting or defending internal investigations and administrative proceedings.
• Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated litigation matters and maintain strong client relationships.
• Excellent judgment when handling confidential and highly sensitive matters.

Mansioni

• Represent educational institutions and clients in matters involving Title IX investigations, hearings, and appeals.
• Advise clients on student and faculty disciplinary proceedings, academic misconduct matters, and institutional compliance.
• Conduct internal investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and misconduct.
• Handle litigation involving education law, civil rights claims, defamation, constitutional issues, and related commercial disputes.
• Counsel clients on compliance with federal and state education laws, including Title IX and other civil rights regulations.
• Draft motions, pleadings, legal memoranda, investigative reports, and appellate briefs.
• Participate in administrative proceedings, mediations, hearings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Develop litigation strategy and manage cases from inception through resolution.
• Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate across multiple practice groups as needed.

Conoscenze

Commercial litigation

Education law exposure

Investigations experience

Client relationship management

Formazione

J.D. from accredited law school

Descrizione del lavoro

ImpactSearch Partners in New York seeks a Senior Associate or Counsel to join its Commercial Litigation practice with a focus on Title IX and Education Law. The role involves representing colleges and universities in high-profile investigations, hearings, and civil rights matters, with opportunities to advise on compliance and policy development.

The successful candidate will manage complex litigation from start to finish, mentor junior attorneys, and work collaboratively across practice groups