Institutional Response Group Attorney

Job Title: Institutional Response Group Attorney

Job Overview

A prestigious law firm located in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Institutional Response Group. This role offers an opportunity to work within a premier legal team addressing Title IX, civil rights, and regulatory compliance matters. The position is flexible for associate, counsel, or member-level attorneys depending on experience. The role requires a candidate with expertise in conducting investigations, implementing fair and trauma-informed procedures, and developing compliance frameworks for diverse institutions.

Duties

• Conduct investigations under Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, and other civil rights or criminal laws.
• Address issues related to sexual and gender-based harassment, protected class discrimination, and violence.
• Assist institutions or governmental agencies in designing and implementing trauma-informed, fair, and impartial resolution processes.
• Develop and revise policies, procedures, and educational materials to align with compliance requirements.
• Guide regulatory frameworks, including Title IX, the Clery Act, and child protection standards.
• Offer institutional support in policy compliance, systems design, investigations, governance, and risk management.
• Engage with diverse clients, including educational institutions, corporations, hospitals, and not-for-profit organizations.
• Travel as required to meet client and institutional needs.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.
• Strong experience in Title IX investigations and related regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with civil rights and criminal laws addressing sexual and gender-based misconduct, child abuse, and elder abuse.
• Extensive knowledge of the Clery Act and related compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to work in high-stakes, sensitive environments with strict confidentiality.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active Bar license in Pennsylvania.

Skills

• Exceptional oral and written communication.
• Strong organizational and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage sensitive processes.
• Proficiency in policy development and compliance frameworks.
• Highly motivated and adept at working collaboratively with clients.

Job Location

Pittsburgh, PA

This well-known law firm with multiple North American offices specializes in business law, litigation, and government relations. The firm has extensive experience resolving many types of disputes in intellectual property, aviation, construction, employment, insurance, antitrust, government investigations, and other complex litigation. Representing a wide range of national and international corporate clients, the highly skilled attorneys are recognized as practical and creative practitioners. Providing sophisticated advice and strategic representation for five decades, the firm has a track successful record of winning cases. The firm has been nationally recognized and honored in the legal community. The firm is committed to providing pro bono service to individuals in need and charitable institutions. Understanding that the firm's success depends on the people who work there, the firm invests in its employees by providing training, educational programs, mentoring, and professional support. The firm has a collaborative, friendly, supportive atmosphere, work/life balance, and a competitive salary with a great benefits package. Committed to employing a diverse team of lawyers and professional staff, the firm participates in Diversity Law Group Fellows Program. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.