Associate Attorney - Education Law

A law firm seeks a motivated Associate Attorney to join its team in New York, NY, with a focus on Education Law. This boutique firm also practices Labor and Employment Law, Developmental Disabilities Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Civil Litigation, and Administrative Law. The position offers a unique opportunity to gain substantial front-line experience and take on significant responsibilities in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel and support to charter schools, private educational institutions, state-approved schools for children with disabilities, preschools, colleges, and educational services agencies.
• Advise clients on governance, compliance, employment issues, labor relations, policy development, audit defense, contracts, and transactional matters.
• Represent students, both with and without disabilities, regarding their substantive educational rights and civil rights.
• Handle litigation and quasi-litigation matters for institutional clients and individuals, including preparing pleadings, engaging in motion practice, and conducting discovery.
• Advocate for clients in state and federal courts, as well as during arbitrations and administrative trials and appeals.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York Bar.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant legal experience is required.
• Experience in education law or civil litigation is preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar is required.

Skills

• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small firm environment.
• Confidence and poise when interacting with clients, adversaries, judges, and governmental agencies.

Location

• New York, NY (Hybrid work arrangement available)

Benefits

• Opportunity for professional development and growth within the firm.
• Supportive and collegial work environment that fosters collaboration.

This law firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients. Its key practice areas include education law, labor and employment law, administrative law, developmental disabilities law, civil rights law, and corporate law. The firm has been providing these services for over 25 years. The firm's office is located in New York City, New York.