Attorney (Labor and Employment)

Responsibilities

• Attend and provide coverage for school board meetings, including evening meetings, advising boards in real time on procedure, governance, and legal compliance.
• Manage school district client relationships and matters from start to finish—reviewing, analyzing, and developing strategies to achieve successful outcomes for public school clients.
• Act as school solicitor and trusted advisor to school boards, superintendents, business managers, and administrators, providing proactive counsel on day-to-day and strategic matters.
• Represent and advocate on behalf of school district clients in litigation and administrative proceedings, working toward favorable resolutions whenever possible.
• Advise clients on compliance with Pennsylvania education-specific statutes and regulations, including the Public School Code and related authorities.
• Conduct thorough research using all available resources to support case strategies and provide well-informed advice.
• Prepare, review, and finalize policies, resolutions, contracts, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail.
• Partner with senior attorneys and colleagues across practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal solutions for public-sector clients.
• Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, including adherence to state bar requirements and firm policies.
• Stay current with legal developments in education law and complete all required Continuing Legal Education (CLE) to maintain bar membership.

Requirements

• 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, including school board or related meetings, which may occur between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

About McNees

Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., McNees operates offices across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., giving our team a broad regional footprint and diverse opportunities for collaboration. We are ranked among the NLJ 500, Best Law Firms, and Best Lawyers, and nationally recognized for excellence in areas such as construction litigation and energy law.

Our attorneys deliver tailored strategies to businesses, individuals, and organizations across industries, including real estate, energy, healthcare, banking and finance, insurance, construction, and technology. We also have a strong presence in public sector law, advocating for clients in regulatory and legislative matters at all levels of government.

Our services span corporate law, real estate and construction, labor and employment, litigation, tax, intellectual property, energy and environmental, estate planning, and public sector law, complemented by affiliated businesses like Apollo Communications (strategic marketing and PR), Keystone Municipal Solutions (municipal consulting), and Pine Street Land Company (title and settlement services).

McNees offers an engaging work environment, robust opportunities for professional development, challenging and rewarding career paths, and competitive compensation. McNees is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any trait protected by law.