Associate EducationSchool Law

Associate

About the Role:

As an Associate in the Education Law practice you will serve as trusted counsel to local school boards and educational administrators. You will provide proactive legal advice represent boards in litigation and administrative proceedings and ensure compliance with evolving state and federal regulations.

This role offers a balanced mix of advisory work contract drafting board governance guidance and litigation. You will attend board meetings conduct training sessions and directly engage with leadership teams making you a visible and valued advisor.

This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys working at the intersection of law policy governance and public service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with local school boards to provide legal guidance and risk mitigation strategies
• Advise boards and administrators on:

• Staff relations and employment matters
• Pupil rights and obligations
• IDWA and Section 504 compliance
• School construction and contract procurement
• State audits and regulatory compliance

• Provide support in related areas including employment and environmental law
• Represent boards in litigation before:

• New Jersey courts
• The New Jersey Commissioner of Education
• The New Jersey Public Employee Relations Commission
• Other administrative agencies

• Draft board contracts and related legal documents
• Conduct training sessions for board members and administrators
• Attend school board meetings and provide real-time legal counsel

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (required)
• Minimum of 1 year of legal practice in education law preferred
• Thorough knowledge of New Jersey Education laws
• Strong advocacy mediation and interviewing skills
• Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant legal software

Why You Should Join:

• Work directly with decision-makers and public institutions shaping the future of education
• Gain hands-on litigation and administrative hearing experience early in your career
• Build deep subject-matter expertise in a specialized and highly respected practice area
• Enjoy significant client interaction rather than back-office support work
• Be part of a stable well-established firm with strong infrastructure and professional support
• Clear path for professional development and long-term advancement
• Exposure to complex high-impact legal issues that require strategic thinking
• Opportunity to develop both courtroom advocacy and governance advisory skills

This role offers not just a job but a platform to grow into a trusted advisor in education law while maintaining work-life balance and competitive compensation.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $85000 $110000 (commensurate with experience)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Free On-Site Parking
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount
• Voluntary Insurance Options