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Municipal Associate Attorney

West Chester office of our client seeks associate attorney with experience. The candidate will serve in municipal, land development and school law practices. Will entail representation of public clients including townships, zoning hearing boards, authorities and school districts along with other similar solicitorships; in the private sector work, includes representation of developers, business owners and property owners in land use and zoning matters. Provide sophisticated research, analysis and first-chair guidance to clients. Duties will include navigating municipal regulations; participating and leading municipal meetings and development hearings. Presentation skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously is a must. Ability to attend legislative body meetings and hearings on a regular basis, including evening work, is required. Must be admitted to practice in Pennsylvania. Previous law firm experience in Pennsylvania representing clients before public legislative and hearing entities are needed. Experience in prosecuting municipal enforcement matters are a plus. Legal

The candidate should be team-oriented attorney with solid people skills. Excellent research and writing skills, including both trial and appellate brief-writing are essential. Strong communication skills, high levels of motivation are needed. Must be hard-working and diligent able to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Should have ability to absorb, process and understand new information rapidly. Must have ability to work with clients, development interests and public sector representatives with equal composure and professionalism.

This Pennsylvania law firm was founded over two decades ago for the purpose offering committed legal representation to all of their clients. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, appeals, litigation, taxation, labor and employment law, government, creditors' rights, bankruptcy, internal investigations, and more. Their offices are located in West Chester, Phoenixville, and Paoli.

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Education

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Full-Time

1 2019-03-09 05:19:17

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Special Education Attorney

Pittsburgh office of our client seeks special education attorney with 1-3 years of legal experience. The candidate will represent parents and students in matters involving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Will independently manage all aspects of a busy caseload, including interviewing clients, drafting memoranda and briefs, advocating in IEP meetings, filing complaints and litigating due process claims before the Office for Dispute Resolution. Background in disability rights advocacy, due process hearings or civil rights litigation will receive special consideration. Must be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar, or eligible for reciprocal admission is essential. Legal

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Education

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Full-Time

1 2019-02-23 03:22:39