Deputy Municipal Attorney

Hamilton Township; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Hamilton Township is seeking a Deputy Municipal Attorney with 5-7 years of experience to join its fast-paced Law Department in Mercer County, New Jersey. The role requires strong ethical values, multi-tasking ability, and a team-oriented, solution-driven mindset.

You will report to the Director of Law and may appear at Council meetings as needed. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $120,000 with a comprehensive benefits package, PTO, and opportunities to manage litigation and advise township

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a Municipal Attorney or in a similar legal role.
• Experience handling contracts, leases and other legal documents is required.
• Ability to provide legal advice to Township officers and departments.

Responsibilities

• OPRA document production.
• Preparation of contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
• Management of tort claims.
• Preparation of ordinances and resolutions.
• Interface with outside counsel.
• Litigation in any and all judicial and administrative proceedings.
• Legal research and writing.
• Providing legal advice to Township officers and departments.
• Appearance at Council and/or Board of Health meetings when required.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Contract drafting

Litigation

Policy advice

Job description

Hamilton Township, Mercer County, is seeking an experienced Deputy Municipal Attorney with 5-7 years of experience to join its collaborative, high-pressure, highly visible, and fast-paced Law Department.

The ideal candidate shall have strong ethical values; be able to prioritize and handle multiple matters simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; be a hard-working team player; and be flexible and solution-oriented when addressing issues.

Reporting to the Director of Law, the Deputy may be assigned the following duties, as required:

• OPRA document production;
• Preparation of contracts, leases, and other legal documents;
• Management of tort claims;
• Preparation of ordinances and resolutions;
• Interface with outside counsel;
• Litigation in any and all judicial and administrative proceedings in which the Township, or any of its officers or agencies, may be a party or have an interest;
• Legal research and writing;
• Providing legal advice to Township officers and departments; and
• Appearance at Council and/or Board of Health meetings on occasion in lieu of the Director.

Salary Range:$80,000-120,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off

• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and other paid time off in accordance with Township policies