Legal Assistant - Tort Litigation Unit

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

29d • $44,153 - $60,554

About The Position

The Legal Assistant will work with approximately four trial attorneys and be responsible for sending out investigation requests to City departments and following up ensure that the City timely responds to Discovery requests. The Legal Assistant will assist in the drafting of Discovery answers, interview City inspectors, police officers and motor vehicle operators as well as conduct investigation to determine such things as property ownership, contractor or utility work (e.g., excavations) and background investigation of claimants. The Legal Assistant will assist with trial preparation and may be called upon to prepare deposition digests, subpoena requests, process settlements and judgments and other tasks as deemed appropriate by supervisors. Excellent organizational, oral and written communication as well as inter-personal skills are required coupled with the ability to manage numerous assignments. City residency is required within six months of employment.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills
• Effective and professional oral and written communication
• Client management skills
• Ability to manage numerous assignments.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and clients;

Nice To Haves

• The preferred candidate will possess an Associate’s degree, paralegal certificate or equivalent and have experience in a legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Processing settlement agreements and updating databases as required
• Managing our mandated reporting to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with claims information
• Sending requests for information to relevant City agencies and following up to meet rigid deadlines.
• Drafting answers to Discovery.
• Interviewing witnesses.
• Researching real property ownership or possession.
• Assisting attorneys with the logistics of case management, document preparation and trial.

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: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees