Municipal Law Attorney

Job Overview:

A well-established law firm is seeking a Municipal Law Attorney to join its practice in the New Windsor, NY. This position requires handling municipal law matters, including representing town or village boards, zoning boards, and planning boards. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of recent municipal law experience in New York, with litigation experience defending municipalities being a plus. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with a team of attorneys and paralegals while providing high-quality legal services to clients in the municipal sector.

Location:

• New Windsor, NY

Duties:

• Manage a municipal law caseload, including zoning, planning, and general municipal matters
• Represent town and village boards, zoning boards, and planning boards
• Handle related litigation work, including defending municipalities in various legal proceedings
• Collaborate with other attorneys and paralegals to provide effective legal services
• Communicate and coordinate with clients, court clerks, vendors, and outside counsel
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents, including pleadings and motions
• Advise clients on municipal law matters and provide strategic counsel

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in New York (in good standing)
• Minimum of two years of recent experience in municipal law, specifically with town, village, zoning, or planning boards
• Litigation experience defending municipalities is a plus
• Excellent oral communication, negotiation, legal research, and writing skills
• Strong ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines
• Willingness to live in or relocate to the Lower Hudson Valley
• Passion for practicing municipal law

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in New York (required)

Skills:

• Superior oral communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload efficiently
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with a team of attorneys and support staff
• Knowledge of municipal law and zoning regulations

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan options
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

This law firm is located in New Windsor, New York and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating for any law firm. This firm is prominent and is a mid-sized law firm. This firm is also distinguished as a leader in providing clients with legal representation in a wide range of areas. This firm's clients include businesses, non-profit organizations, individuals, municipalities, and insurance carriers. The practice areas for this firm include real estate, estate planning, probate, and administration, business and financial transactions, litigation, municipal/local government, veterans' benefits claims and appeals, and social security disability claims and appeals.