Associate Attorney - Education Law

Wisler Pearlstine, LLP; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisler Pearlstine, LLP, a Montgomery County law firm with offices in Blue Bell, Newtown, and Malvern, seeks a full-time Associate Attorney with 2–4 years’ experience in school law. The role requires direct client interaction and active involvement in litigation.

The successful candidate will independently handle litigation and administrative hearings, and attend evening public meetings for school district clients as the Solicitor’s office representative, delivering practical, timely legal

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, research and organizational skills.
• Experience in Education Law or related public sector legal work preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-paced environment.
• Proficiency with legal office software, document management and billing systems.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar.

Responsibilities

• General school law role with significant client interaction and litigation responsibilities.
• Independently handle litigation and administrative hearings.
• Attend and participate in evening public meetings for school district clients as the Solicitor’s office representative.

Skills

Writing

Research

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Pennsylvania Bar admission

Tools

Legal office software

Document management systems

Billing systems

Job description

Wisler Pearlstine, LLP is one of the Philadelphia region's leading full-service law firms, with offices in Blue Bell, Newtown, and Malvern, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1945, the firm is rooted in a legacy of high ethical standards and dedication to providing outstanding, cost-effective legal services to businesses, public entities, and individuals. Our attorneys work collaboratively across practice areas to offer innovative and efficient legal solutions, supported by investments in advanced technology and resources. Recognized both regionally and nationally in Best Law Firms®, our firm serves clients across a diverse range of practice areas, including Education Law, Employment and Labor, and Special Education Law, among others. More information about our services can be found at wislerpearlstine.com.

Role Description

Mid-sized Montgomery County firm seeks a full-time Associate Attorney with 2-4 years’ experience for a general school law position in the school law department. The successful candidate will have a significant amount of direct client interaction as well as litigation responsibilities.As such, the ability to independently and confidently give clear, concise, and practical guidance in a timely manner is critical.The ability to independently handle litigation and administrative hearings is also imperative.The successful candidate will also attend and participate in evening public meetings for our school district clients as the representative from the Solicitor’s office and should be comfortable operating in these public settings.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, research and organizational skills
• Experience in Education Law, and education-related field or other public sector legal experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-paced environment.
• Proficiency with legal office software, document management and billing systems.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar.

Please visit our website at: www.wislerpearstine.com for information on our firm.