Education/Labor Law Associate

Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

LTD

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Supplemental Life and AD&D

Job summary

Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP is seeking an Education Law Attorney to join our team as an Associate or Counsel. We are a top full-service New Jersey law firm known for delivering practical solutions, strategic advocacy, and trusted counsel to public/private school clients across the state.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who thrives on solving complex challenges in education and public sector law, with mentorship and opportunities for long-term advancement within the firm.

Qualifications

• Experience representing New Jersey public school districts preferred.
• Strong advocacy and writing skills.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent New Jersey public school districts in labor, employment and general education matters.
• Engage in advocacy, negotiation and problem solving for school clients and stakeholders.
• Draft memoranda, position statements, opinions, board policies and other documents.
• Attend Board of Education meetings.
• Attend Administrative hearings/arbitrations.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Organizational & case management

Oral advocacy & communication

Legal research, analytical & writing

NJ school districts experience (prefer

Education

New Jersey Bar admission

Job description

Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP is seeking an Education Law Attorney to join our team as an Associate or Counsel. As a top full-service New Jersey law firm, we are known for delivering practical solutions, strategic advocacy, and trusted counsel to public/private school clients across the state.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who thrives on solving complex challenges in education and public sector law. You will work directly with experienced attorneys who are deeply invested in your professional development, providing hands on guidance, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to build real expertise early in your career. Your growth will be driven by your talent, initiative, and commitment to excellence, with tremendous opportunity for long term advancement within the firm.

What You Will Do:

• Represent New Jersey public school districts in matters involving labor and employment, and general education law.
• Engage in advocacy, negotiation, and problem solving on behalf of school clients and key stakeholders.
• Draft legal memoranda, position statements, legal opinions, board policies, discovery and other essential documents supporting district operations and governance.
• Attend Board of Education meetings.
• Attend Administrative trials/labor arbitrations

Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic
• Good organizational and case management skills
• Effective oral advocacy and communication abilities
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Experience representing New Jersey public school districts and public sector employment/labor law knowledge, preferred
• Member in good standing of the New Jersey Bar

The expected annualized salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $175,000.00. Actual compensation will be based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, LTD, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, Supplemental Life and AD&D

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time and with or without notice.