Deputy City Solicitor - Code & Public Nuisance Litigation Unit

About the role

The City of Philadelphia Law Department serves as general counsel to the entire City government. The Litigation Group includes units such as Affirmative & General Litigations, Civil Rights, Tort Litigation, Code Enforcement, Labor & Employment, and Appeals.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent the City of Philadelphia and its employees before government agencies and in legal matters.
• Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in code enforcement litigation.
• Communicate with clients, colleagues, judges, and others involved in the case.
• Conduct research and analysis of legal problems.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and government agencies.
• Prepare and file legal documents, such as preliminary objections, answers, dispositive motions, and appellate briefs in statutory appeals.
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.

Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) plus years of legal experience relevant to the subject matter and/or responsibilities required.
• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Must be a member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar, or currently eligible to be admitted by reciprocity to practice in Pennsylvania (Pa.B.A.R. 204).

Qualifications

• Adaptable, collaborative, comfortable making decisions in real time, and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of professionalism in a fast-paced, in-person environment.

Skills

• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and process.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of information, determine relevant facts, and propose viable solutions.
• Ability to find what applicable laws and regulations apply to a specific matter.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and clients.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity in the office that values all individuals and respects difference.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and analyze legal issues within complex fact patterns.
• Ability to organize and maintain a relatively high-volume caseload.
• Ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Transportation: Unlimited free public transportation through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• Parental Benefits: 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Wellness program offering eligibility into the discounted medical plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Grossly generous retirement savings options are available.
• Pay off student loans faster - Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Tuition discounts and scholarships from partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities.
• Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia.

Pay

$97,299 to $117,022- Commensurate with education and experience

Schedule

Fully onsite, employees are expected to report in person five (5) days per week, in accordance with the City Policy.