Associate Attorney - School Law & Labor and Employment

Parker McCay P.A. is seeking an experienced attorney to join its well-established Public Schools, Education, and Labor and Employment Law Practice Group. We are looking for a motivated attorney with five (5) or more years of experience representing New Jersey public school districts in special education matters and/or labor and employment law affecting public employers.

This position offers the opportunity to work with school boards, superintendents, business administrators, human resources professionals, and other district administrators on a wide range of legal matters impacting public education.

The successful candidate will handle complex special education litigation while also advising school districts on employment, personnel, governance, and day-to-day operational issues.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar in good standing.
• Five (5) or more years of experience representing public school districts or other public entities in education law and/or employment law.
• Significant experience handling special education litigation and counseling school districts on IDEA and Section 504 compliance.
• Experience with public sector labor and employment law, including collective negotiations, grievance matters, employee discipline, and personnel issues, is strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish trusted relationships with boards of education, administrators, and colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in client development and expanding professional relationships.

Parker McCay offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work‑life success of our employees. Eligible employees have access to comprehensive medical coverage with significant Firm contributions that keep employee payroll deductions competitively low, as well as contributions toward eligible annual medical plan deductibles. The Firm also provides 100% employer‑paid employee‑only dental coverage, contributes toward dependent dental coverage, and offers stand‑alone vision insurance.

Additional health and wellness benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a health insurance waiver incentive for eligible employees who waive the Firm's medical coverage, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost. The Firm also promotes employee well‑being through a variety of wellness initiatives and programs offered throughout the year.

To help employees build long‑term financial security, the Firm offers a 401(k)-retirement plan with annual matching contributions and profit sharing. Employees also receive Firm‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability coverage, with the option to purchase voluntary life insurance and supplemental insurance benefits.

In addition, employees are eligible for up to 3.5 weeks of paid time off during their first year, 10 paid holidays, a paid annual Volunteer Day, a discretionary year‑end bonus, and a student loan repayment assistance program. The Firm also invests in employees' professional development by covering continuing education requirements and professional licensing fees, and offers fee‑sharing opportunities, where applicable. Counsel‑level attorneys are also eligible for a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) and a transportation stipend.

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