Big Firm Work, Small Firm Feel
Appel, Yost & Zee LLP offers the opportunity to engage in sophisticated legal work as part of a caring culture that values the unique talents and contributions of each of the members of our team. We invest in our people because they are our greatest asset. We provide a supportive work environment, where your contribution counts from day one. AYZ Law is a distinctive blend of tradition and innovation, drawing on over a century of experience serving the legal needs of central Pennsylvania with an eye to the future.
Life in Lancaster County
Life in Lancaster provides the best mix of history and progress. Lancaster City is a bustling community located approximately 70 miles west of Philadelphia in the heart of Lancaster County's famous countryside. In recent years, the city has consistently topped national lists of best places to visit and live. With a population of roughly 550,000 residents, and approximately 50,000 under the age of 18, Lancaster has drawn particular notice for its art galleries, restaurants, and upscale bars and breweries. In 2016, the New York Post proclaimed Lancaster City “the new Brooklyn.”
We are a firm on the rise located in a vibrant community. We welcome inquiries from candidates with excellent academic and employment credentials who share our commitment to client service and want to explore all the firm has to offer. Interested candidates should send a resume and supporting materials as well as salary requirements to pam@ayzlaw.com.
Open Positions
Business Attorney - Appel, Yost & Zee LLP is a dynamic, thriving law firm based in Lancaster, PA with an opening for an attorney specializing in business and transactional law. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in business counseling, commercial transactions, mergers, and acquisitions. AYZ offers a collegial environment, competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, and excellent benefits. Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to pam@ayzlaw.com. All inquiries will be kept in strict confidence.
Attorney - Appel, Yost & Zee LLP is a dynamic, thriving law firm based in Lancaster, PA with an opening for an experienced attorney looking to make a change. AYZ offers a collegial environment with an emphasis on maintaining a culture that allows for work/life balance with schedule flexibility, competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, and excellent benefits. Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to pam@ayzlaw.com. All inquiries will be kept in strict confidence.
Education Law Attorney – Appel, Yost & Zee, LLP welcomes applications for an attorney to join our expanding education law practice. Experience working with school districts and other educational entities and a minimum 3-5 years of legal experience is preferred. Qualified candidates should send a resume and supporting materials to wzee@ayzlaw.com.
Location
Lancaster, Pa., USA
Position
Full-Time Attorney
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Advising the School Board, Superintendent, Executive Leadership Team and other district staff regarding legal issues related to the Constitution, students’ rights, education, employment, civil rights, real estate, local government, procurement, contracts, tort law, and applicable state and federal laws.
Interpreting federal, state and local laws, rendering legal opinions, and providing legal advice in the drafting of legal documents, policies, rules and regulations, resolutions, applications and other legal or quasi-legal documents.
Providing technical legal expertise, information and assistance in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs to ensure legal compliance. Advising the School Board and Superintendent of unusual trends and novel issues and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
Advising the School Board regarding federal and state legislation of interest to the school system and coordinating with the Executive Leadership Team and other staff to develop and revise policies and regulations that promote the interests of the school system.
Representing and advising the School Board and Superintendent in administrative hearings and before fact-finding panels and other entities.
Conducting legal research, gathering evidence, preparing pleadings and legal briefs as necessary to defend or initiate legal action.
Appearing before federal, state and local courts, and before legislative bodies to present the District’s position on issues pending before those entities.
Attends and provides legal advice at regular meetings of the School Board and such other meetings as the School Board or Superintendent directs.
Performs related duties, as assigned or needed.
About Appel, Yost & Zee LLP
For nearly 150 years, Appel, Yost & Zee LLP has represented the businesses, organizations and individuals in our close-knit community spanning Lancaster County and throughout Central Pennsylvania. As a quickly growing and evolving firm, we pride ourselves in a tradition of excellence dating back to 1883 when the firm was established.