Offit Kurman

Senior Litigation Associate/Counsel - Commercial Litigation, NY

Offit Kurman • $160K — $190K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

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.

Responsibilities

  • Assist students and faculty with disciplinary and Title IX matters.
  • Handle academic concerns for K-12 and university students.
  • Manage cases involving academic misconduct and special education.
  • Support civil rights and defamation litigation.
  • Draft legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
  • Oversee the discovery process, particularly electronic discovery.
  • Conduct legal research and devise litigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile and impactful education law cases.
  • Engagement in a diverse range of legal matters within a supportive team environment.
  • Chance to develop strong client relationships in a fast-paced setting.
Full 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.


About Offit Kurman

Offit Kurman is a law firm based in the United States. The firm provides legal services in various areas, including business law, commercial litigation, construction law, cybersecurity and data privacy, employment law, estate planning, family law, government contracting, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, real estate law, and tax law. Offit Kurman was founded in 1987 by Howard J. Offit and Maurice A. Offit. The firm has offices in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
Learn more about Offit Kurman
Size
225 employees
Industry
Legal & Accounting
Founded
1987
* Ladders Estimates

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