Associate Attorney
Semeraro & Fahrney, LLC
Job Description
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented attorney to join our team as Municipal Counsel & Litigation Attorney . This position offers the opportunity to work closely with local governments, planning boards, as well as litigation cases, offering attorneys an opportunity to actively litigate in Court.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel to municipalities, boards, and commissions on governance, compliance, and regulatory issues.
- Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other municipal documents.
- Stay current on state and local laws impacting municipal governance and land use.
- Draft complaints, answers, counterclaims, and amended pleadings.
- Prepare and argue motions.
- Draft and respond to Discovery.
- Review and produce documents.
- Manage e-discovery and document review.
- Conduct legal and factual investigations.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in New Jersey
- 2–7 years of experience in municipal law, litigation, or related practice areas.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction and public presentations.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Open Public Meetings Act, Open Public Records Act, and related statutes.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance Contributions
- Employee Contributed Vision Insurance offered
- Employee Contributed Dental Insurance offered
- Vacation and Flex time (commensurate with experience)
- Fun and Familial atmosphere
License/Certification:
- Bar license (NJ Required - NY Preferred) and Driver's license (Required)
Work Location: In person - Wayne, NJ
\nCompany DescriptionSemeraro & Fahrney, LLC is a boutique law firm concentrating in all aspects of Land Use Law, Redevelopment, and Affordable Housing Law and Civil Litigation. Our main office is located in Wayne, New Jersey with an additional office located in Parsippany, New Jersey.
The founding partners at Semeraro & Fahrney, LLC collectively have almost fifty years experience and have been practicing together for the past 10 years.
Company Description
Semeraro & Fahrney, LLC is a boutique law firm concentrating in all aspects of Land Use Law, Redevelopment, and Affordable Housing Law and Civil Litigation. Our main office is located in Wayne, New Jersey with an additional office located in Parsippany, New Jersey.\n\nThe founding partners at Semeraro & Fahrney, LLC collectively have almost fifty years experience and have been practicing together for the past 10 years.
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