Assistant Solicitor - Litigation

About the role

The Solicitor's Office offers a unique opportunity for a litigator to work alongside experienced attorneys providing legal representation to the County, its Departments and personnel across a broad array of subject matters, in both affirmative and defensive postures, and in federal, state, and local courts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meetings with clients.
• Provide legal guidance to clients.
• Conduct legal research.
• Develop case strategies, including pathways to early dispute resolution.
• Conduct mediations and lead dispute resolution efforts.
• Draft and timely file pleadings, motions and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, trials and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain accurate and current records of all case developments.
• Provide clients and insurers with case status updates.
• Oversee outside counsel.
• Collaborate effectively with other governmental organizations as well as public and private partners on litigation and prelitigation matters.
• Identify and develop litigation approaches to client policy objectives.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school and member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar.
• Civil litigation experience required.
• Excellent analytical skills both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation, oral argument, and deposition and/or trial skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn applicable laws, court procedures, precedents, and other applicable rules and processes and identify key rules that apply to a specific matter.
• Ability to analyze large and complex amounts of information, determine relevant facts, and propose effective and workable solutions.
• Ability to be a team player and develop an inclusive and collegial work environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent judgment and critical thinking in time-sensitive and high-pressure situations.