What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment/Accessibility Litigation Associate position at Fawkes IDM?
Candidates should have a strong interest in, accessibility and disability accommodation laws/regulations (e.g., Titles I, II, and III of the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and equivalent state/local laws) and knowledge of public accommodation accessibility issues (for both brick and mortar and digital entities), including specific experience with litigation's, regulatory (DOJ) investigations, advocacy group interactions, and work involving compliance counseling, policies, and training is also required.
Experience with accessibility auditing and/or managing outside auditors (both for brick and mortar structures and websites/mobile applications) is also a bonus.
Additionally, candidates are expected to have general employment litigation experience, including knowledge of federal and state employment laws. The ideal candidate should have experience handling certain aspects of litigation such as interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting pleadings and various motions and briefs, conducting and defending depositions, interacting with clients and opposing counsel, and attending court appearances.
- Admission to practice law in New York (state and federal courts) is mandatory.
- 3 years of experience
