Assistant Solicitor-Part Time

Luzerne County • Wilkes-Barre, PA

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About The Position

The Assistant County Solicitor works in the Solicitor’s Office, providing legal services and in-house analysis of federal, state, and local law. The role advises Luzerne County on legislative decisions, tax, human services, and personnel matters; drafts resolutions and ordinances; and provides written legal opinions to County employees and Councilmembers. The attorney monitors compliance with Pennsylvania municipal laws, represents the County in civil litigation at all levels, and must be available by telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Membership in good standing of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• Demonstrated proficiency in preparing and reviewing contracts, leases, and other legal documents, and rendering legal opinions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven experience handling numerous court hearings and/or trials and the ability to manage a large caseload under time constraints.
• Ability to provide sound legal representation across various areas of law.
• Knowledge of common law and county, state, and federal laws, particularly those concerning county government administrative and regulatory functions.
• Knowledge of judicial procedures, rules of evidence, and legal research principles and practices.
• Knowledge of pleading civil or criminal cases and effective techniques for presenting cases in court.
• Knowledge of the Luzerne County Charter and the County’s other Codes and Rules.
• Ability to analyze and organize facts, evidence, and precedents in complex cases and present them in opinions, orders, or decisions.
• Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with state administrative officials, local government officials, employees, court officials, and the public.
• Ability to draft legal instruments and proposed legislation.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel on legislative issues.
• Advise and counsel on personnel, tax, and human services issues.
• Draft resolutions and ordinances.
• Provide written legal opinions to Luzerne County employees and County Councilmembers as needed.
• Monitor conformity with Pennsylvania municipal laws.
• Maintain knowledge of the Luzerne County Charter and County Codes and Policies.
• Be available by telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Represent Luzerne County in civil litigation at all levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree