Lead City Solicitor – Child Welfare & Dependency Courts

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transit benefits

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks an experienced and licensed PA attorney to supervise two teams of attorneys representing the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) in the two core Dependency Court Rooms within Philadelphia Family Court.

The Divisional Deputy City Solicitor will lead CWU staff, mentor attorneys, and coordinate with DHS social workers to ensure timely, effective representation while upholding professional standards and the department's mission.

Qualifications

• Senior/supervisory level with 7+ years in child welfare or related courts.
• Licensed PA attorney required, must be admitted to practice in Pennsylvania or eligible by reciprocity.
• Experience supervising attorneys and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise two teams of attorneys representing DHS in Dependency Court.
• Mentor staff, provide training, and ensure timely, effective client representation.
• Advise senior leadership on legal strategy and policy improvements.
• Coordinate with DHS staff and social workers on difficult cases.
• Foster a diverse, professional work environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Policy guidance

Client communication

Judicial process knowledge

Diversity and inclusion

Strategic planning

Oral and written advocacy

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Pennsylvania Bar in good standing or reciprocity eligibility

Job description

The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks an experienced and licensed PA attorney to supervise two teams of attorneys representing the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) in the two core Dependency Court Rooms within Philadelphia Family Court.

The Divisional Deputy City Solicitor will lead CWU staff, mentor attorneys, and coordinate with DHS social workers to ensure timely, effective representation while upholding professional standards and the department's mission.