Litigation Associate

Offit Kurman • New York, NY

4d • $160,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Title IX, education law, civil rights litigation, administrative proceedings, or complex litigation is preferred, but not required.

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.

Benefits

• collaborative environment
• support of an established national platform
• meaningful opportunities to work on sophisticated matters with experienced colleagues across the firm

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree