City of Philadelphia

Senior Attorney - Code & Public Nuisance Litigation Unit

Philadelphia, PA, United States · Senior

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About the role

The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks an experienced and licensed PA attorney to assist with training and mentoring attorneys in the Code & Public Nuisance Litigation Unit.
The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or essential functions.

The Code and Public Nuisance Litigation Unit is seeking a PA licensed attorney to fill an open position as a Senior Attorney, Training and Administration Support.
This includes staying up to date on changes in code enforcement and other relevant law and policy, presenting and preparing training materials for both the Unit and the operational departments, and providing 1 on 1 support for attorneys.
Acting as a stopgap where workforce or workflow responsibilities threaten and support newer attorneys to ensure consistent provision of timely and effective representation.
We employ more than 290 attorneys and 130 professional staff to support seamless operations, reduce the City's legal liability, and address threats to the quality of life impacting the taxpayers of Philadelphia.
We are an ever-evolving Department where all are empowered to reach their full potential, to collaborate with clients as true partners, and to see their work have a tangible impact on the city of Philadelphia.
We serve the residents of Philadelphia by providing excellent legal counsel as trustworthy partners to our clients, no matter the challenges we face.

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, rules of evidence, precedents, government regulations, agency rules and process which govern the clients that the unit represents.
Ability to analyze large amounts of information, determine relevant facts, propose viable solutions, and employ diplomacy in challenging situations.
To provide training and support, must be well versed in the duties of an Assistant City Solicitor and Deputy City Solicitor in the Code & Public Nuisance Unit.

Benefits - We care about your well-being.
The Law Department's civil practice includes unique issues involving public interest in business, health, safety, commerce, civil rights, taxation, and community development.

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