Assistant Solicitor

This is a unique opportunity for a litigator to work alongside experienced attorneys providing legal representation to Montgomery County, its departments, and personnel across a broad array of subject matters. The Solicitor's Office regularly represents the County in matters ranging from commercial and property-related litigation to election litigation to state and federal constitutional and civil rights claims. In addition, the County's litigators play an important role in providing proactive legal advice and prelitigation counseling to our clients as well as working to assist our clients in the development and furtherance of public policy objectives, including through amicus briefing and the development of affirmative litigation.

• Conduct meetings with clients and provide legal guidance to clients.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies, including pathways to early dispute resolution.
• Conduct mediations and lead dispute resolution efforts.
• Draft and timely file pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare for and participate in hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain accurate and current records of all case developments and provide clients and insurers with case status updates.
• Oversee outside counsel and collaborate effectively with other governmental organizations as well as public and private partners on litigation and prelitigation matters.
• Identify and develop litigation approaches to client policy objectives.

• Law degree from an accredited law school and member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Excellent analytical skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation, oral argument, and deposition and/or trial skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn applicable laws, court procedures, precedents, and other applicable rules and processes and identify key rules that apply to a specific matter.
• Ability to analyze large and complex amounts of information, determine relevant facts, and propose effective and workable solutions.
• Ability to be a team player and develop an inclusive and collegial work environment and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent judgment and critical thinking in time-sensitive and high-pressure situations.