Municipal & School Attorney

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is a mid-sized, full-service law firm that has been ranked among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2024 rankings.  With 85+ attorneys and affiliates in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, New York City, Cleveland and Beaver, Pennsylvania, and the San Francisco Bay area), the firm has served the needs of businesses and individuals since 1900. In every engagement we undertake, we are driven as advocates, counselors, and partners to help our clients through whatever legal issues they may face. To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://www.tuckerlaw.com/. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an Associate to join the Municipal & School practice group in our Pittsburgh office. The Associate will work closely with Shareholders and Associates on the full spectrum of public sector clients. Some of the key anticipated responsibilities are listed below:

• Perform thorough legal research, identifying necessary information to support senior counsel and clients.

• Advise clients on the Right-to-Know Law, the Sunshine Act, the Ethics Act, and other laws that govern the conduct of public bodies.

• Represent clients in zoning matters including variances, special exceptions, and conditional uses.

• Support clients in code and ordinance drafting and enforcement.

• Draft documents for collective bargaining, arbitration, and public sector labor practices.

• Counsel clients on public bidding and contracting and prepare and analyze client agreements.

• Provide legal assistance with real estate and eminent domain proceedings. 

• Attend school district, municipal, and public board meetings, and hearings.

• Conduct research and advise on local tax issues.

• Prepare materials and appear in court on issues involving public sector clients.

• Advise on First Amendment student rights and special education matters.

• Advise clients on student and special education issues.

Please note that we champion the development of all roles.  This job description is not designed to contain comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, as they may change to meet the ongoing needs of clients and the firm.