Deputy City Solicitor – Civil Rights Unit
| Company | City of Philadelphia |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Five or more years of litigation experience
- Law degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar or eligible for admission by reciprocity
- Knowledge of legal issues arising under civil rights statute 42 U.S.C. sec. 1983
- Knowledge of municipal liability under Monell and its progeny
- Knowledge of the Pennsylvania Tort Claims Act
Responsibilities
- Advise and represent the City of Philadelphia and employees before judges and juries in state and federal court
- Present evidence to defend clients or impeach plaintiffs in tort litigation
- Communicate with clients, colleagues, judges, and others involved in the case
- Conduct research and analysis of legal problems
- Study federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations
- Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and government agencies
- Present facts in writing and verbally to clients or others and argue on behalf of clients
- Prepare and file legal documents, such as preliminary objections, answers, and dispositive motions
- Supervise legal assistants
- Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
- Negotiate settlements
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to foster and maintain a collegial, inclusive, and professional work environment
- Excellent writing, case management, negotiating, and trial skills
- Ability to train professional legal staff as well as non-legal staff on applicable legal requirements
- Ability to use computer programs such as PowerPoint or MS Office
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and clients