Job Board / Employment Opportunities

The New Jersey Office of the Public Defender – Burlington Trial Region is seeking designated Pool Counsel to represent conflict cases in Burlington County Superior Court – Criminal Division. Needs exist in both Adult and Youth Defense. The current rate is $100 per hour. There may also be Per Diem Attorney openings.  Please contact Deputy Public Defender John J. Keesler, Esq. @ john.keesler@opd.nj.gov if you are interested.  

Capehart Scatchard seeks an education law attorney to join its Mt. Laurel, NJ office. The candidate should have demonstrated experience and interest in school law, public entity law, and/or labor and employment law.  The candidate should have civil litigation and/or special education litigation experience. Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required. The position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of transactional and litigation matters in the areas of labor and employment, special education, Section 504, student discipline, student records, Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, School Ethics Act, student residency, civil rights, tenure, negotiations, Open Public Records Act, and Open Public Meetings Act. While hybrid work is available, the candidate must be willing to attend occasional in-person evening meetings. 

We offer a collegial atmosphere, competitive salary with potential for bonuses, and excellent benefits.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Sanmathi (Sanu) Dev, Esq., at sdev@capehart.com.

Workers’ Compensation Associate

Capehart Scatchard, P.A. is seeking new attorneys to join our growing workers’ compensation department. Candidates require 0-2 years’ experience. The firm has offices in north, central and south Jersey. The job offers a hybrid schedule with competitive pay and benefits. The candidate must be barred in New Jersey or be able to obtain licensure in New Jersey. Openings are for immediate hire and/or Fall 2025.

Interested candidates should send their resumes to Carol Wright at cwright@capehart.com for consideration.