Deputy City Solicitor – Tort Litigation Unit
| Company | City of Philadelphia |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Knowledge of the Pennsylvania Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act
- Prior experience taking and defending depositions
- Experience conducting arbitrations and trials
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent writing, case management, negotiating, and trial skills
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
- Ability to support and supervise a team of attorneys and professional staff
- Ability to train professional legal staff as well as non-legal staff on applicable legal requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and clients
Responsibilities
- Advise and represent the City of Philadelphia and our employees, before government agencies, and in legal matters
- Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in tort litigation
- Communicate with clients, colleagues, judges and others involved in the case
- Conduct research and analysis of legal issues
- 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 their clients or others and argue on behalf of the 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
- Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law
Preferred Qualifications
- Approximately four (4) plus years of legal experience relevant to the subject matter and/or responsibilities of your unit
- Outstanding candidates with less experience may also be considered