City of Philadelphia

City of Philadelphia

Assistant City Solicitor - Child Welfare Unit

Philadelphia, PA, United States · Junior

Sponsorship not specified$82k-$92kDetected 51 days ago
ResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptability

About the role

  • The ideal candidate has good academic credentials and strong communication, analytical, and writing skills.
  • Assistants in the CWU will have the opportunity to handle a substantial case load within a short period of their arrival in the CWU and will be charged with court room duties after a one-month training interval.
  • The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and process.
  • Ability to analyze large amounts of information, determine relevant facts, and propose viable solutions.
  • Ability to find what applicable laws and regulations apply to a specific matter.
  • 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 work independently.
  • The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Nice to have

  • This is an entry level position but one (1) year plus of relevant experience within a legal setting is preferred.

Skills

  • Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent research and writing skills.

Compensation

  • $81,500 to $91,928 - Commensurate with education and experience
  • Any questions related to this position should be directed to Karen Fortune, Chief Deputy City Solicitor, Child Welfare Unit ( karen.fortune@phila.gov ).
  • Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA's Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
  • Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
  • Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
  • The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Benefits

  • The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
  • Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Generous retirement savings options are available
  • Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
  • Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
  • Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia.
  • As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
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