Senior Litigation Associate/Counsel - Commercial Litigation, NY Job at Offit Kurman, New York, NY

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  • Offit Kurman
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Senior Associate / Counsel – 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.

If you are looking to build your career with a dynamic and growing law firm while working on challenging and impactful litigation matters, we encourage you to apply.

Job Tags

Full time

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