Job Description

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Municipal & School Law Associate (2-4 Years), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

About the opportunity An established, full-service law firm is adding an Associate to its Municipal & School practice group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You'll work closely with shareholders and associates across the full spectrum of public sector clients.

What you'll do

• Do thorough legal research to support senior counsel and clients
• Advise clients on the Right-to-Know Law, the Sunshine Act, the Ethics Act, and other laws governing public bodies
• Represent clients in zoning matters, including variances, special exceptions, and conditional uses
• Support code and ordinance drafting and enforcement
• Draft documents for collective bargaining, arbitration, and public sector labor practices
• Counsel clients on public bidding and contracting, and prepare and analyze agreements
• Assist with real estate and eminent domain proceedings
• Attend school district, municipal, and public board meetings and hearings
• Research and advise on local tax issues
• Prepare materials and appear in court for public sector clients
• Advise on students' First Amendment rights, student issues, and special education matters

Required

• Pennsylvania law license
• JD from an accredited law school
• 2-4 years of experience with public sector clients
• Excellent communication and strong writing and editing skills
• Organized and adaptable in a fast-paced, team-oriented, client-focused environment

A plus

• Special education and public sector labor experience
• iManage
• Filing court documents (electronic filing preferred)

Why apply Broad public sector work, close mentorship from shareholders, and a firm that invests in every role's development.

Salary commensurate with candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

How to Apply:
Email your resume to: jackie.tucker@gogpac.com
Phone/Text: (605) 305-3814

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.