Institutional Response Group Attorney

Job Title: Institutional Response Group Attorney

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm located in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an experienced attorney to join their Institutional Response Group. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a renowned team specializing in Title IX and civil rights work, addressing critical issues such as sexual harassment, gender-based violence, and discrimination. The role will involve a diverse range of responsibilities, including investigations, policy development, and advising institutions on compliance with key regulations. This opportunity is ideal for motivated attorneys with a strong background in civil rights law and experience working with educational institutions or other organizations.

Duties:

• Conduct investigations into sexual and gender-based harassment, violence, discrimination, and abuse under Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, and similar laws.
• Assist institutions and government agencies in implementing fair, impartial, and trauma-informed resolution processes.
• Develop and advise on written policies, procedures, and educational materials related to Title IX and related compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with educational institutions, corporations, hospitals, and non-profits on issues of policy, compliance, investigations, and governance.
• Guide child protection frameworks, the Clery Act, and other regulatory requirements.
• Engage in systems design, infrastructure development, and governance issues for institutional clients.
• Travel as required to client locations and firm offices.

Requirements:

• Licensed attorney in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Experience conducting investigations under civil rights laws such as Title IX, Title VI, or Title VII.
• Demonstrated ability to work on issues of sexual harassment, gender-based violence, discrimination, child protection, and institutional compliance.
• Experience working with educational institutions, government agencies, or corporations on civil rights-related matters.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in Pennsylvania.

Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of clients.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as Title IX, the Clery Act, and child protection laws.

Job Location:

• Philadelphia, PA

This firm is absolutely hugewith offices in virtually every legal marketplace in the United States. Why have more people not heard of them? Likely because this firm's work is strongly linked to the insurance industry. Although they have of late attempted to reach out to other industries, insurance companies, who send their litigation and corporate work this firm's way, still make up the lion's share of this firm's business. Although this provides a lot of stability and security, insurance companies usually negotiate for lower hourly rates, which means associate salaries aren't generally at market. The trade-off? Many associates have taken their own cases to trial.