Assistant City Solicitor - Civil Rights Unit
About The Position
This is an entry level position that provides the successful candidate an opportunity to manage cases from start to finish. All pleadings, discovery, and motions are developed by the assigned attorney, who also serves as first chair at trial in the event the case does not resolve via motion or settlement. Because attorneys in the Civil Rights Unit reasonably expect to try between three and seven cases a year in federal or state court and/or participate in virtual court proceedings, comfort with public speaking and a desire to hone oral advocacy skills are preferred. The ideal candidate has good academic credentials and strong communication, analytical, and writing skills.
Requirements
- Must be a member of the Pennsylvania Bar
- Law degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Must either 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)
- Continued employment of attorneys not admitted to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within six (6) months of hire is at the discretion of the Law Department
- The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Prior civil litigation experience
- Federal clerkship
- Good academic credentials
- Strong communication, analytical, and writing skills
- Comfort with public speaking
- Desire to hone oral advocacy skills
- One (1) year plus of relevant experience within a legal setting is preferred
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Comfortable making decisions in real time
- Able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of professionalism in a fast-paced, in-person environment
Responsibilities
- Trying federal and state court cases before a jury or judge
- Representing the City and employees at arbitrations
- Taking and defending depositions
- Attending court conferences and hearings
- Drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Researching and analyzing complex legal issues
- Participating in analyses of policies currently in place
- Developing, with the team, proposed policy or practice modifications for consideration by the clients as a result of lessons learned through litigation
Benefits
- Unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave
- Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Eligibility into the discounted medical plan through the wellness program
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Generous retirement savings options
- Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships (10% to 40% savings on educational expenses, extending to spouse and dependents in some cases)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
