Assistant City Solicitor | Law Department

$78,540 - $78,540/Yr

City of Scranton, PA - Scranton, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Scranton, PA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Assistant City Solicitor is responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents, advising municipal officials, and representing the City's interests in a variety of administrative and judicial proceedings. The Law Department works on a wide variety of substantive legal portfolios. All eligible attorneys are encouraged to apply, regardless of their areas of interest or expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and legal services to the Mayor and City Departments
• Drafts, edits, reviews, and negotiates contracts for the procurement of goods and services
• Drafts ordinances, resolutions, regulations, and policies
• Oversees litigation, to include direct representation of the City as well as management of matters handled by outside defense counsel
• Researches complex legal issues
• Coordinates with fellow solicitors, outside counsel, City vendors, and other stakeholders
• Performs related work as may be required

Requirements

• Certification
• Admission to and good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar and the U.S. Middle District required
• Minimum 2 years' legal experience, 5 preferred
• Experience in and knowledge of relevant municipal law, contract law, and civil procedure required
• Researching and analyzing legal issues in a fast-paced environment and advising how to effectively apply that advice on a practical level
• Effectively presenting a case and advocating for a client
• Communicating succinctly with government officials and employees
• Resolving legal issues in a practical, cost-effective manner
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent skills in the use of personal computers and office software including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid annual leave
• Parking provided