Seeking Municipal Law/Public Sector Attorney – Boonton, NJ
Experienced or interested in learning more about public service and municipal law? Join Dorsey & Semrau, a well-established Morris County firm specializing in municipal representation, where your work directly impacts New Jersey communities.
Dorsey & Semrau is a mid-sized, Morris County law firm with a strong concentration in municipal law and public sector representation. We are seeking an attorney to join our growing team in Boonton.
Who We’re Looking For:
- A licensed attorney with a minimum of 1 year of litigation experience
- Prior experience representing public entities is preferred
- Strong working knowledge of OPRA, OPMA, Title 59 defense, and related New Jersey public law is preferred
- Excellent writing, analytical, and courtroom skills
- Willingness to attend some evening municipal meetings is essential
- Tax appeal experience is a plus
Job Requirements:
- Daily interaction with municipal employees, Governing Bodies, and other public officials
- Drafting resolutions and ordinances on a wide range of public issues
- Conducting legal research and preparing formal legal opinions for municipal clients
- Responding promptly to a high volume of emails and telephone inquiries
- Representing public entities in day-to-day responsibilities
- attending in-person, evening, public meetings
Requirements
- JD and admission to the New Jersey Bar
- Minimum 1 year of litigation and public law experience
- Familiarity with New Jersey municipal law preferred
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Comfortable with in-person evening meetings
- Previous experience with public entities preferred
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health benefits
- 401(k) with employer contributions
Ready to make an impact in local government law? Send your resume and salary requirements for consideration. Salary is commensurate with experience. Willing to train the right candidate with the right credentials.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any experience dealing with public entities?
- Do you have any experience with the Open Public Records Act (OPRA)?
Experience:
- law/public sector: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Boonton, NJ 07005 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
