Law Firm is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Municipal Attorney Associate to join our team. This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work out of our Norristown or Doylestown offices. The successful candidate will have 4-5 years of relevant experience in managing all aspects of municipal law. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong work ethic and a desire to advance within the firm.
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Overview
Law Firm is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Municipal Attorney Associate to join our team. This is a hybrid position with the option to work out of either our Norristown or Doylestown offices. The successful candidate will have 4-5 years of relevant experience in managing all aspects of municipal law. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong work ethic and a desire to advance within the firm.
Job Title: Municipal Attorney - Associate Salary: Commensurate with experience Experience: 4-5 years Location: Norristown or Doylestown, PA Department: Municipal Law
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and representation to municipal clients on a wide range of issues, including land use, zoning, public contracts, and municipal governance. - Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents for municipalities. - Provide legal guidance on the Right-to-Know Law, the Sunshine Act, the Ethics Act, Municipalities Planning Code, and other laws regulating public bodies. - Conduct legal research and provide opinions on municipal law issues. - Assist municipal clients with drafting, reviewing, and enforcing codes and ordinances. - Advocate for municipal clients in zoning issues such as variances, special exceptions, conditional uses and eminent domain. - Attend and participate in municipal board meetings and hearings. - Assist in the development and implementation of municipal policies and procedures. - Manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
- Experience in Eastern PA counties including Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Lehigh preferred. - Self-motivated team player with strong work ethic. - Exceptional organizational, time/billing management skills and attention to detail. - Excellent computer skills with experience in law practice management softwares and document management systems a plus. - Desire to advance within the firm.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. - Admitted to the Pennsylvania State Bar and in good standing. - 4-5 years of experience practicing municipal law work.
Benefits
- 401(k) - Dental insurance - Employee assistance program - Employee discount - Flexible spending account - Health insurance - Health savings account - Life insurance - Paid time off - Professional development assistance - Referral program - Retirement plan - Vision insurance - Wellness program
If you are a highly motivated and experienced Municipal Attorney Associate, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team at Law Firm and take the next step in your career. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement within the firm. Apply now and become a part of our dynamic and growing team!