Commercial Litigation Attorney

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, full-service firm with a multi-office presence and a broad, collaborative practice spanning more than 30 areas of law. We serve as trusted counsel to businesses, families, and individuals across a wide range of industries, pairing the depth and resources of a larger firm with the responsiveness and entrepreneurial mindset of a boutique.

Why join us?

We're built for attorneys who want to grow a practice, not just bill hours. Our dedicated onboarding and integration team - spanning marketing, business development, IT, risk management, and client-matter support - is designed to make a lateral move as seamless as possible for you and your clients. Collaborative culture, genuine cross-practice referrals, and a firm that invests in your book are the norm here.

Job Details

Our firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Counsel to support our growing Title IX and Education practice from our New York office. This is a substantive litigation role for someone who wants to work at the intersection of education law, civil rights, and complex disputes.

What You'll Do:

• Handle a wide range of Title IX matters, including investigations and hearings
• Advise on student and faculty disciplinary proceedings and academic misconduct
• Work on special education issues, civil rights matters, defamation claims, and related litigation
• Manage matters with the independence expected of a senior associate or counsel

What You Bring:

• Senior Associate- or Counsel-level litigation experience, ideally with exposure to Title IX, education, or civil rights work
• Admission to the New York bar and good standing
• Sound judgment on sensitive matters and the ability to manage clients and cases directly

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