Assistant City Solicitor - State Litigation
About the role
The City of Pittsburgh Department of Law is seeking an attorney to join its State Litigation practice group. This position represents the City of Pittsburgh in state court cases, from the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas through the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The attorney may also appear in front of municipal boards/commissions and Magisterial District Judges.
Responsibilities
- Represents the City in state civil litigation proceedings brought on behalf or against the City including its departments, officials, and employees.
- Maintains and develops expertise about laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting municipal legal issues.
- Researches legal issues and prepares legal memoranda, correspondence, pleadings, motions, petitions, briefs, and discovery.
- Counsels clients on risk mitigation, policy development, and compliance with local, state, and federal law.
- Conducts discovery, including corresponding with opposing counsel, taking and defending depositions, answering written discovery requests, requesting documents and interrogatories, and conducting expert discovery.
- Conducts depositions, trials, and appeals of proceedings in state courts on cases as assigned.
- Analyzes probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Negotiates settlements.
- Performs activities, functions, and other tasks and duties as assigned or required by the City Solicitor.
Requirements
The ideal applicant will have four (4) or more years of full-time, paid experience in litigation. Preferred experience includes having handled jury trials from voir dire to post-trial motions. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
Educational Qualifications
- Applicants must submit or show proof of a complete application, including a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and list of references.
- Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
- Applicants must submit official transcripts to verify a Juris Doctorate Degree and an active Pennsylvania license on the start date.
- Candidates are permitted to demonstrate experience before tribunals/judicial bodies in lieu of jury trial experience.
Qualifications
- Law school transcripts must be submitted prior to interview. Any other post-secondary transcripts must be submitted prior to hire.
Benefits
Salary: $83,117 - $101,110 starting salary per year – commensurate with education and experience.
Pay
$83,117 - $101,110 starting salary per year – commensurate with education and experience.
Schedule
Not specified.
Skills
Sound judgment, strong advocacy skills, and the ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Benefits
Not specified.
Application Instructions
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