Senior Litigation Attorney

1 day ago


Philadelphia Pennsylvania, United States City of Philadelphia Full time
Job Title: Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor

The City of Philadelphia Law Department's Affirmative & Special Litigation Unit is seeking a highly skilled attorney to join its team. As a key member of the unit, you will be responsible for handling all phases of litigation, advising clients, and developing innovative approaches to furthering the City's goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Represent the City in complex civil and commercial litigation, including court hearings, trial, and oral argument.
  • Develop affirmative suits and other approaches to further the City's goals.
  • Communicate with clients, colleagues, judges, and others.
  • Study federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and government agencies.
  • Take and defend depositions; use e-discovery software to review and produce documents in discovery.
  • Prepare and file pleadings, legal briefs, and motions.
  • Present argument and evidence at court hearings, mediations, trial, and oral argument.
  • Negotiate settlements.
  • Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
Requirements:
  • Knowledge of applicable laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules and process.
  • Ability to analyze large amounts of information, determine relevant facts, and propose viable solutions.
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and analyze legal issues within complex fact patterns.
  • Ability to foster and maintain a collegial, inclusive, and professional work environment.
  • Excellent writing, case management, negotiating, and trial skills.
  • Ability to use computer programs such as PowerPoint or MS Office.
  • Excellent judgment and critical thinking in high-pressure situations.
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and clients.


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