Municipal Prosecution Attorney

Job Overview:
A respected mid-sized law firm in New Jersey is currently seeking an Associate Attorney with 1 to 5 years of experience in municipal prosecution, municipal court matters, and general litigation. This role offers hands-on courtroom experience representing municipalities and handling a variety of legal matters. Ideal candidates will have strong advocacy skills, a commitment to public service, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a collaborative legal environment.

Location:

• Warren, NJ

Duties:

• Serve as municipal prosecutor in assigned jurisdictions

• Handle a range of municipal court cases, including traffic violations, code enforcement, and ordinance violations

• Represent municipalities and clients in court proceedings and administrative hearings

• Draft legal documents including complaints, motions, and trial briefs

• Conduct legal research and provide counsel on municipal law issues

• Advise municipal officials on compliance and legal obligations

• Collaborate with legal teams on litigation and prosecution strategy

• Maintain communication with clients, court personnel, and municipal representatives

Requirements:

• 1 to 5 years of experience in municipal prosecution, municipal court, or litigation

• Strong courtroom presence and ability to advocate effectively in municipal court

• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills

• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with professionalism

• Must submit salary expectations and three professional references with application

• Bilingual ability is a plus

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in the State of New Jersey

Skills:

• Municipal and court procedure knowledge

• Litigation and trial advocacy

• Legal drafting and analytical reasoning

• Public speaking and client advisement

• Case and time management

• Ability to work both independently and within a team

Benefits:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing

• AFLAC supplemental insurance

• Paid vacation, holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Collegial firm culture with regular employee celebrations and events

Based in New Jersey, this reputed corporate law firm was established almost a century ago. An AV-rated firm, it is comprised of a sizable group of qualified attorneys and focuses on eight areas of practice, including business law-transactions, employment-labor law, environmental, toxic torts, latent injury, and family law.