What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Law Associate (Hybrid) position at Oak Ridge Legal Search?
We are working with a full-service, multi-office law firm seeking an associate with a minimum of two years of experience to join the education law practice in their Hartford or Stamford office.
The ideal candidate has experience representing public schools, independent schools, and/or colleges or universities. Experience in any of the following areas is preferred: disability matters including special education, student discipline and student rights, Title IX, investigations, labor relations including collective bargaining and grievance arbitration, employment counseling, Board governance, non-discrimination issues, student accommodations, and non-profit governance. Strong counseling skills and exceptional presentation skills are required, as are top academic credentials, and excellent written and interpersonal skills. CT bar admission required. MA bar admission is a plus.Graduation from law school and practice experience is required.
The firm offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience, in addition to a bonus program, comprehensive benefits package, and a hybrid work schedule. They are committed to providing employees with a supportive, stimulating, respectful, and collaborative working environment while seeking to foster professional and personal growth and development.
To be considered, please provide a resume, and law school transcript. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.
Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
The ideal candidate has experience representing public schools, independent schools, and/or colleges or universities. Experience in any of the following areas is preferred: disability matters including special education, student discipline and student rights, Title IX, investigations, labor relations including collective bargaining and grievance arbitration, employment counseling, Board governance, non-discrimination issues, student accommodations, and non-profit governance. Strong counseling skills and exceptional presentation skills are required, as are top academic credentials, and excellent written and interpersonal skills. CT bar admission required. MA bar admission is a plus.Graduation from law school and practice experience is required.
The firm offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience, in addition to a bonus program, comprehensive benefits package, and a hybrid work schedule. They are committed to providing employees with a supportive, stimulating, respectful, and collaborative working environment while seeking to foster professional and personal growth and development.
To be considered, please provide a resume, and law school transcript. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.
Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
