Labor and Employment Mid-level ADA Title III Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a mid-level associate for its ADA Title III Team in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of litigation experience, with a focus on defending lawsuits related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Duties

• Defend ADA Title III lawsuits in federal and state courts.
• Counsel clients on compliance with ADA Title III and related laws.
• Respond to DOJ and agency investigations.
• Collaborate with partners and team members on case strategy.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in discrimination lawsuits against public accommodations.
• Excellent academic credentials and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Admission to the New York Bar.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar.

Skills

• Strong litigation skills, including writing and research.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and CLE initiatives.
• Opportunities for substantive client contact.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.

This Vault Law 100 and AmLaw 100 ranked firm operates through a distinctive client services model, which combines robust technology, knowledge management, process management techniques, alternative fee schedules, and practical tools. This firm provides thoughtful, strategic, and practical legal counsel and offer a national platform and international gateway to serve their clients. As associates, attorneys are compensated and advanced based on their individual merits and at varying rates. Additionally, the firm's professional services group offers alternatives for attorneys by tailoring arrangements according to each attorney's legal skill level, their desired time commitment, and overall total contribution aspirations. Attorneys at this firm are committed to playing an active and positive role in the communities where they work and live.