Labor And Employment/Education Associate Attorney

3-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a qualified Labor and Employment/Education Associate Attorney to provide exceptional legal services to higher educational institutions. The successful candidate will specialize in Title IX, faculty employment, student and academic affairs, and athletics.

Duties:

• Conduct internal investigations and provide expert advice on legal matters.
• Handle litigation cases related to employment law in higher educational institutions.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft policies relevant to employment and students.
• Provide training sessions and counsel clients on legal matters.
• Serve as an external investigator or hearing officer in Title IX matters.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in employment law, including conducting or advising on investigations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, court decisions, and legal interpretations of employment and students in higher educational institutions.
• Experience working with education clients on employment and other areas, with the ability to manage multiple client needs.
• Background in employment law, both litigation and counseling, preferred.
• Must be licensed, or eligible to be immediately licensed, in North Carolina.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• State Bar license in North Carolina.

Skills:

• Exceptional analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Legal