Senior Public Litigation Attorney – Municipal & Education

Scarinci Hollenbeck; Little Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Onsite Fitness Center

401(k) Plan

Commission Potential

Job summary

Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC is seeking a skilled New Jersey Public Litigation Attorney to join our growing Public Law practice. This role focuses on managing complex municipal and civil matters while advising government entities and mentoring junior attorneys.

You’ll lead cases through all phases, including pre-suit, discovery, motions, trial, and appeals, and collaborate with senior partners to balance public policy goals with client needs in a fast-paced public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctoral degree from an accredited school of law.
• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey; New York admission a plus.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience, including public law or government-related cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of public litigation cases, including pre-suit investigations, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, and briefs in compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Advise municipalities, boards of education, and government officials on a range of legal rights, obligations, and policy matters.
• Develop case strategies in collaboration with senior partners and clients, balancing legal risk with public policy considerations.
• Manage prerogative writ proceedings from petition through oral argument.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, delivering persuasive arguments and managing case logistics.
• Mentor and oversee associates, delegating tasks, reviewing work, and providing substantive feedback.
• Research and monitor legislative developments, advising clients on potential impact of new laws or regulations.
• Maintain detailed case files, billing records, and client communications to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Public litigation

Civil litigation

Appellate advocacy

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Team leadership

Policy analysis

Client advisement

Education

Juris Doctor degree

NJ bar admission

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC is seeking a skilled New Jersey Public Litigation Attorney to join our growing Public Law practice. This role focuses on managing complex municipal and civil matters while advising government entities and mentoring junior attorneys.

You’ll lead cases through all phases, including pre-suit, discovery, motions, trial, and appeals, and collaborate with senior partners to balance public policy goals with client needs in a fast-paced public-sector environment.