Entry-Level Labor & Employment Assistant City Solicitor

City of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Vor Ort; USD 84.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid vacation, sick leave, and public‑

Transportation benefits

Zusammenfassung

The City of Philadelphia seeks a licensed PA attorney to join its Labor & Employment Unit as an Assistant City Solicitor (ACS). ACSs handle labor and employment matters before multiple tribunals and courts, with guidance from a Divisional Deputy City Solicitor. Familiarity with Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and related labor law is ideal.

Strong organizational skills are essential in a high-volume practice. This is an entry level position; one year of relevant legal experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Experience with Title VII, ADA, FMLA and related employment law is preferred.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills required.

Aufgaben

• Represent and defend the City of Philadelphia and clients before government agencies, in federal and state court, and in other forums.
• Advise clients on individual cases and on larger issues in consultation with a Divisional Deputy City Solicitor.
• Prepare and file legal documents, such as preliminary objections, answers and dispositive motions.
• Prepare cases for adversarial hearings, including identifying witnesses and evidence.
• Negotiate and advise on settlement of cases; draft settlement agreements.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Written communication

Labor & employment law

Public sector law

Negotiation

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Philadelphia seeks a licensed PA attorney to join its Labor & Employment Unit as an Assistant City Solicitor (ACS). ACSs handle labor and employment matters before multiple tribunals and courts, with guidance from a Divisional Deputy City Solicitor. Familiarity with Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and related labor law is ideal.

Strong organizational skills are essential in a high-volume practice. This is an entry level position; one year of relevant legal experience is preferred.