Municipal Attorney - Associate

• 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 in specified practice area

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