Careers

Big Firm Work, Small Firm Feel

Appel Yost 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. Our firm’s practice 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@appelyost.com

MUNICIPAL LAW ATTORNEY

Position Overview
Appel Yost LLP is seeking a highly qualified and motivated attorney to join its legal team as a Municipal Law Attorney.
This position provides comprehensive legal counsel and representation to municipal officials, departments, boards, authorities,
and commissions on a wide range of local government matters.

Key Responsibilities:
 • Advise elected officials, boards, and staff on municipal law, governance, and regulatory matters.
 • Draft, review, and revise ordinances, resolutions, contracts, intergovernmental agreements, policies, and other legal documents.
 • Represent the municipality in administrative proceedings, litigation, and negotiations.
 • Provide legal guidance regarding public records, open meetings, ethics, procurement, zoning, land use, employment, and constitutional issues.
 • Attend and provide legal counsel at meetings of the governing body, boards, commissions, and committees.
 • Monitor changes in federal, state, and local laws affecting municipal operations and recommend appropriate actions.

Qualifications:
 • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
 • Active license and in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar.
 • Prior experience in municipal, local government, administrative, land use, or public sector law preferred.
 • Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
 • Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical, solution-oriented advice.
 • Ability to manage multiple matters effectively and independently.

Compensation and Benefits
Appel Yost LLP offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience,
along with a comprehensive benefits package that include health, dental, vision, retirement,
paid leave, professional development opportunities, and bar dues reimbursement.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé to pam@appelyost.com.
Applicants will be held in strict confidence.

REAL ESTATE LAW ATTORNEY
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney with a portable book of business to join our expanding practice.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney to leverage an existing client base while benefiting from
the resources, reputation, and collaborative environment of a respected firm.

Responsibilities
 • Represent clients in a broad range of commercial and residential real estate matters.
 • Handle acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, development, land use, and related transactions.
 • Provide strategic legal counsel to developers, investors, lenders, property owners, and business clients.
 • Manage client relationships and continue to develop new business opportunities.
 • Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to deliver comprehensive client service.

Qualifications
 • Active license and in good standing in Pennsylvania.
 • Years of substantive real estate law experience.
 • Demonstrated portable book of business with a history of maintaining strong client relationships.
 • Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills.
 • Entrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to client service and business development.

What We Offer
 • Competitive compensation and bonus structure commensurate with experience and book of business.
• Opportunity for leadership within the practice.
 • Robust administrative, marketing, and technology support.
 • Collaborative and collegial work environment.
 • Comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a confidential resume and a brief description of their
practice experience and portable business to our Office Manager at pam@appelyost.com.
All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.