Attorney (Education Law)

The role

This Associate will join the Labor and Employment group to focus on education law and representation of school districts. The role involves advising school boards, managing client relationships, and providing advocacy in litigation and administrative proceedings.

What you will do

• Attend and provide coverage for school board meetings, including evening meetings
• Manage school district client relationships and matters from start to finish
• Act as school solicitor and trusted advisor to school boards, superintendents, business managers, and administrators
• Represent and advocate on behalf of school district clients in litigation and administrative proceedings
• Advise clients on compliance with Pennsylvania education-specific statutes and regulations
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies
• Prepare, review, and finalize policies, resolutions, contracts, pleadings, and agreements
• Partner with senior attorneys and colleagues across practice areas
• Uphold professional conduct and adherence to state bar requirements and firm policies
• Complete required Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility to waive in)
• 2+ years of experience in municipal, education, or school-related law, including experience working with school districts or other public-sector clients
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Availability for evening school board meetings and periodic travel

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of Robert's Rules of Order as applicable to school board proceedings
• Familiarity with the Pennsylvania Public School Code
• Experience with the Public Employee Relations Act (PERA)
• Knowledge of the Municipalities Planning Code (MPC)
• Familiarity with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Law
• Experience with municipal, education, or school-related litigation
• Experience functioning as, or supporting, a school solicitor

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Leadership development
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Flexibility and well-being
• Family-focused culture
• Reasonable revenue hour expectations
• Competitive compensation

About the company

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC is a full-service law firm with more than 170 attorneys and 350 professionals. Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., it operates offices across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and Washington, D.C.