Deputy City Solicitor

4 days ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States City of Philadelphia Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Deputy City Solicitor to join our team in the Office of Worker Protection. As a key member of our litigation team, you will be responsible for enforcing the City's worker protection laws and advocating for the rights of Philadelphia's workers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in labor and employment law, with experience in enforcing judgments and awards, and presenting cases before boards and/or courts. You will be responsible for counseling clients on complex legal issues, investigating complaints, and enforcing departmental determinations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of Philadelphia's workers. If you are a motivated and experienced attorney looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities
  • Counseling: Provide legal advice to clients on complex legal issues related to worker protection laws.
  • Investigative assistance: Assist investigators in determining the scope, means, and documented result of investigations.
  • Post-determination enforcement: Enforce departmental determinations through fines, suspension, or revocation of licenses.
  • Appeals: Defend OWP determinations to the Board of Labor Standards (BOLS) and on appeal.
  • Affirmative litigation: Identify trends in complaints and investigate opportunities for class-based affirmative enforcement.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience enforcing judgments and awards.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience presenting cases before boards and/or courts.
  • Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar, or eligible to become a member within 6 months.


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