City of Philadelphia
Deputy City Solicitor or Senior Attorney - Tort Litigation Unit
Philadelphia, PA, United States · Senior
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About the role
- The attorney would defend the City of Philadelphia and its employees primarily in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas against premises liability, motor vehicle, and property damage claims.
- The attorney would be responsible for managing a caseload of approximately 75-85 Major Jury cases.
- The attorney will work with experts (e.g., engineers, medical doctors) and ultimately represent the City at trial, arbitration or ADR.
Requirements
- Analyze probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents
- Knowledge of 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 find what applicable laws and regulations apply to a specific matter;
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex rules and procedures to the public and to businesses.
Skills
- Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Compensation
- Deputy: $94,465 to $113,614; Senior: $118,325 to $143,237 - Commensurate with education and experience
- 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.
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
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- Benefits - We care about your well-being.
Company info
- From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here.
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