Associate Attorney - Municipal & Government

Parker McCay PA•Mount Laurel, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Parker McCay P.A. is seeking an attorney for its Municipal and Government Law department. This role offers the opportunity to develop a legal practice within a highly regarded team representing New Jersey government entities. The position is based in the firm's Mount Laurel office, with some flexibility to work from other firm locations. The firm describes its environment as collegial and offers sophisticated clients, professional growth opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. The attorney represents local government entities, with an emphasis on municipalities, and handles a range of advisory, drafting, research, litigation, and client-service work. The role includes participating in government meetings, which are typically held in the evening, and may involve court appearances, administrative hearings, and depositions. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience.

Requirements

Law degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the New Jersey Bar.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form, with strong diligence.
Ability to work independently and efficiently and establish work priorities.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work professionally with court officials, judges, attorneys, and the general public, and to maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work within established systems and processes and collaborate extensively with attorneys, paralegals, and office staff.
Comfort meeting with clients and speaking publicly.
Initiative-taking and entrepreneurial approach.
Commitment to maintaining proficiency in current and advanced legal techniques.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of experience is ideal.
Additional bar admissions are a plus but not required.
Experience with government clients is a plus but not required.
Experience with tax appeal litigation.

Responsibilities

Represent local government entities, with an emphasis on municipalities.
Prepare ordinances and resolutions.
Attend and/or participate in meetings with government bodies, typically held in the evening.
Advise on Title 40 and 40A, local public contracts laws, the Open Public Records Act, the Open Public Meetings Act, and other state statutes affecting local government.
Maintain proficiency in current and advanced planning and legal techniques.
Handle tax appeal litigation.
Research legal issues and prepare memoranda.
Draft correspondence responding to questions or information requests from clients, attorneys, judges, officials, and agencies.
Draft and answer written discovery.
Represent clients in legal proceedings, including court appearances, administrative hearings, depositions, and meetings.
Prepare and enter daily time entries.
Generate new clients through individual and firm-wide networking and marketing efforts.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage with significant firm contributions and contributions toward eligible annual medical plan deductibles.
100% employer-paid employee-only dental coverage and contributions toward dependent dental coverage.
Stand-alone vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Health insurance waiver incentive for eligible employees who waive the firm's medical coverage.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program at no cost.
Wellness initiatives and programs offered throughout the year.
401(k) plan with annual matching contributions and profit sharing.
Firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
Option to purchase voluntary life insurance and supplemental insurance benefits.
Up to 3.5 weeks of paid time off during the first year.
10 paid holidays.
Paid annual Volunteer Day.
Discretionary year-end bonus.
Student loan repayment assistance program.
Coverage of continuing education requirements and professional licensing fees.
Fee-sharing opportunities, where applicable.
Counsel-level attorneys are eligible for a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) and a transportation stipend.