Associate Attorney - Municipal & Government

Parker McCay; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker McCay P.A. is seeking an attorney for the Municipal and Government Law department in Mount Laurel, NJ, with 2–5 years of experience. This role involves representing local government entities, drafting ordinances, and advising on state and local statutes.

The position offers a collegial environment and strong growth opportunities within a Top Tier municipal practice. The ideal candidate will have a NJ Bar admission, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (additional bars a plus).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent local government entities with emphasis on municipalities.
• Prepare ordinances and resolutions.
• Attend meetings with government bodies (evening meetings).
• Provide guidance on Open Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act, and other local statutes.
• Maintain proficiency in current planning and legal techniques.
• Research and prepare memoranda on legal issues.
• Draft correspondence and written discovery.
• Represent clients in court, hearings, and depositions.
• Enter daily time entries.

Skills

Municipal law

Oral & written communication

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Description

Parker McCay P.A. is seeking to hire an attorney for the Municipal and Government Law department, the only regionally ranked Tier 1 Municipal Department by U.S. News and World Report. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney to develop his or her practice within a high caliber group of professionals with extensive experience representing New Jersey government entities. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience. The position is based in the Mount Laurel office with some flexibility to work in any of our locations. Parker McCay offers a collegial work environment, sophisticated clients, opportunities for professional growth, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to the below:

• Represent local government entities with an emphasis on municipalities.
• Prepare ordinances and resolutions.
• Attend and/or participate in meetings with government bodies (typically held in the evening).
• Provide guidance on sections of Title 40 and 40A, local public contracts laws, Open Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act, and other state statutes impacting local government.
• Maintain a high level of proficiency in the most current and advanced planning and legal techniques.
• Experience with tax appeal litigation
• Research and prepare memoranda on a variety of legal issues.
• Draft correspondence in response to questions and/or requests for information from clients, attorneys, judges, officials, and/or agencies.
• Draft and answer written discovery.
• Represent client in legal proceedings that may involve court appearances, administrative hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Prepare and enter daily time entries.

Requirements

Requirements include, but are not limited to the below:

• Law degree from an accredited law school with admission to the New Jersey Bar. Additional Bar admissions are a plus but not required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form with strong diligence.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently and to establish work priorities.
• Strong people skills and the ability to work professionally with court officials, judges, attorneys, and the general public, and to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work within established systems and processes involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys, paralegals, and office staff.
• Work to generate new clients through individual and firm-wide networking and marketing efforts.
• Comfortable meeting with clients and public speaking.
• Initiative-taking and entrepreneurial.
• Commitment to maintaining a high-level of proficiency in the most current and advanced legal techniques.
• Experience with government clients a plus but not required.

Benefits Summary

Parker McCay offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life success of our employees.

Eligible employees have access to comprehensive medical coverage with significant Firm contributions that keep employee payroll deductions competitively low, as well as contributions toward eligible annual medical plan deductibles. The Firm also provides 100% employer-paid employee-only dental coverage, contributes toward dependent dental coverage, and offers stand-alone vision insurance.

Additional health and wellness benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a health insurance waiver incentive for eligible employees who waive the Firm's medical coverage, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost. The Firm also promotes employee well-being through a variety of wellness initiatives and programs offered throughout the year.

To help employees build long-term financial security, the Firm offers a 401(k)-retirement plan with annual matching contributions and profit sharing. Employees also receive Firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage, with the option to purchase voluntary life insurance and supplemental insurance benefits.

In addition, employees are eligible for up to 3.5 weeks of paid time off during their first year, 10 paid holidays, a paid annual Volunteer Day, a discretionary year-end bonus, and a student loan repayment assistance program.

The Firm also invests in employees' professional development by covering continuing education requirements and professional licensing fees, and offers fee-sharing opportunities, where applicable. Counsel-level attorneys are also eligible for a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) and a transportation stipend.

Scope

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Parker McCay reserves the right to modify responsibilities as business needs evolve. Employment with the Firm is at will.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker McCay P.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.