Assistant City Solicitor – HIPAA and Privacy Law Unit

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Philadelphia Law Department’s HIPAA & Privacy Law Unit seeks an entry-level privacy attorney to help provide guidance for the City on matters related to regulated data, AI, and cybersecurity. The Assistant City Solicitor will support the HIPAA & Privacy Law Unit’s advice and guidance to the City’s HIPAA-Covered Units and other City departments regarding AI and federal and state privacy laws. The position provides an exciting opportunity to work with individuals at all levels of City government and significantly impact the City’s privacy operations.

Requirements

• This is an entry level position.
• The ideal candidate should have at least 1 to 3 years of law firm or in house experience in HIPAA or other data privacy-related advising and compliance and/or data incident and breach response.
• Candidates must have a law degree from an ABA accredited law school and must either be a member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar, or eligible to become a member of the Pennsylvania Bar within six (6) months.
• Successful candidate must be a City of Philadelphia resident within 6 months of hire.
• This position is designated as fully onsite and employees are expected to report in person five (5) days per week, in accordance with the City Policy. Regular on-site presence is an operational requirement of this role.

Nice To Haves

• Privacy or cybersecurity certification preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with data privacy laws and AI governance
• Knowledge of and familiarity with data incident response
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively when counseling clients and in writing
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and clients on complex projects
• Self-direction and ability to prioritize, plan work, and manage projects independently

Responsibilities

• Conducting research, drafting legal opinions, and analyzing legal issues related to HIPAA, other data privacy laws, AI, and cybersecurity
• Assisting in investigating and mitigating HIPAA incidents and addressing complaints concerning HIPAA privacy policies and processes
• Assisting with creating and implementing HIPAA policies, training materials, and other compliance tools

Benefits

• City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees