Labor and Employment - Midlevel ADA Title III Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a midlevel ADA Title III Associate to join their Labor and Employment team in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience and a strong interest in ADA Title III matters.

Duties

• Defend lawsuits in federal and state courts related to ADA Title III.
• Counsel clients on compliance with ADA Title III and related laws.
• Respond to DOJ and agency investigations regarding alleged discriminatory practices.
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on complex cases.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience with discrimination lawsuits against public accommodations or housing providers.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong analytical, verbal, and written skills.
• Admission to the Massachusetts, New York, or Washington, D.C. Bar.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong litigation skills, including writing, analysis, research, and communication.
• Experience with ADA Title III and Fair Housing Act is desirable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and CLE initiatives.
• Opportunities for substantive client contact and case management involvement.
• Paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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.