Higher Education Investigations Attorney

Overview

The organization is seeking an attorney with 2+ years’ experience to join its higher education practice. The role supports civil rights investigators and hearing officers while providing opportunities to learn those roles to expand the team.

This position is primarily remote, with flexibility to be on-site when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support civil rights investigators and hearing officers by contributing to related matters
• Assist with higher education-related legal work, including matters involving one or more of the following:
  • Civil rights and Title IX investigations
  • Higher education compliance
  • Disability law
  • Employment law
  • Litigation
• Manage multiple assignments and work effectively with multiple attorneys
• Perform strong writing and legal analysis and communicate clearly with team members
• Maintain high ethical standards and a sensitive yet neutral approach to difficult cases
• Work independently and collaboratively as needed

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience as an attorney
• Excellent academic credentials
• High ethical standards
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to work with multiple attorneys across a variety of assignments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education administration, or providing legal counsel to educational institutions

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated pay range: $110,000–$125,000
• Actual salary will be determined based on job-related factors, including background, experience, and education, consistent with applicable law
• Competitive total rewards package

Location

• Primarily remote, with flexibility to be on-site when needed