Attorney - Education and Municipal Law

C&M Legal Search; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

C&M Legal Search is seeking an Associate in its Municipal and Education practice in Pittsburgh for a candidate with 2–4 years of experience.

The role offers exposure to diverse matters involving government entities, opportunities to work with experienced attorneys, and a chance to develop both counseling and advocacy skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar.
• Approximately 2-4 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience representing or advising public-sector clients.
• Strong research, writing and communication skills.
• Sound judgment and a proactive, client-focused approach.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on government transparency, ethics and public meetings.
• Advise on zoning, land use and ordinance enforcement.
• Prepare and negotiate public contracting, bidding and agreements.
• Handle collective bargaining, arbitration and public-sector labor matters.
• Address real estate, eminent domain and local taxation issues.
• Support school governance, student rights and special education matters.
• Represent in administrative hearings, board meetings and court proceedings.

Skills

Research & writing

Communication skills

Client-focused

Time management

Job description

An established law firm is seeking an Associate with 2-4 years of experience to join its Municipal and Education practice in Pittsburgh.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to handle diverse, substantive matters while working directly with municipalities, school districts and other governmental entities. The position offers close collaboration with experienced attorneys, meaningful client interaction and opportunities to develop both counseling and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

The attorney will advise clients on matters involving:

• Government transparency, ethics and public meetings
• Zoning, land use and ordinance enforcement
• Public contracting, bidding and agreement preparation
• Collective bargaining, arbitration and public-sector labor
• Real estate, eminent domain and local taxation
• School governance, student rights and special education
• Administrative hearings, board meetings and court proceedings

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Bar admission
• Approximately 2-4 years of relevant legal experience
• Experience representing or advising public-sector clients
• Strong research, writing and communication skills
• Sound judgment and a proactive, client-focused approach
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative environment
• Experience representing or advising public-sector clients

Compensation

• Candidates with 2-4 years of experience can expect a base salary range of $105,000-$115,000
• Multiple bonus opportunities with combined potential exceeding $25,000
• Annual merit-based salary increases

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