Municipal Law Attorney

Cooper, LLC - Counselors at Law; Cranford (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship program

Job summary

Cooper, LLC - Counselors at Law is seeking an experienced attorney with a strong background in municipal law, including litigation and land use issues. The role offers training, mentorship, and a flexible work environment with both on-site and remote options.

NJ bar admission is required, and familiarity with Westlaw and LexisNexis is expected. We value self-motivated, entrepreneurial attorneys who can grow their practice and work well in a collaborative team while using technology effectively

Qualifications

• Must have current experience in municipal law.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey.
• Proficient in legal drafting and writing skills.
• Ability to litigate cases effectively in court.

Responsibilities

• Represent municipal and government clients in court proceedings and hearings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various legal issues.
• Draft legal documents, including ordinances, resolutions, pleadings, motions, and contracts.
• Negotiate agreements on behalf of clients.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients.

Skills

Municipal law experience

Legal drafting

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

New Jersey bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Other legal databases

Job description

Growing boutique law firm seeks an experienced attorney familiar with all aspects of municipal law, including litigation, public contracting, OPRA and land use issues.

We are seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial attorney who wants to grow and develop their practice. We offer training, mentorship and significant experience in a friendly and flexible work environment. This opportunity includes both on-site and remote working.

In addition to strong academic, research, and writing credentials, applicants should have and be able to demonstrate comfort and proficiency with all aspects of office technology. A successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work well as part of a team. NJ bar admission required.

Responsibilities:

• Represent municipal and government clients in court proceedings and hearings
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various legal issues
• Draft legal documents, including ordinances, resoultions, pleadings, motions, and contracts
• Negotiate agreements on behalf of clients
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients

Experience:

• Must have current experience in municipal law
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey
• Strong knowledge of legal principles and procedures
• Experience conducting legal research using Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, and other legal databases
• Proficient in legal drafting and writing skills
• Ability to litigate cases effectively in court
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team

We offer competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.