Municipal Law Attorney - Growth, Mentorship and Hybrid

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

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