City of Philadelphia

City of Philadelphia

Divisional Deputy City Solicitor – Civil Rights Unit

Philadelphia, PA, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$118k-$143kDetected 91 days ago
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About the role

  • The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of litigation experience, with at least three years of constitutional litigation experience.
  • Lawyers in the Civil Rights Unit must demonstrate excellent legal research and writing capability, and, because many of the Unit's cases are resolved through trial, must exhibit poise, confidence, and superior oral advocacy skills.
  • The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about legal issues arising under civil rights statute 42 U.S.C. sec.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with and advise junior attorneys on case stratagems, theories, and issues

Requirements

  • Analyze probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents
  • Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency polices and process
  • Ability to analyze large amounts of information, determine relevant facts, and propose viable solutions.
  • The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Skills

  • Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Compensation

  • $118,325 - $143,237
  • 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, d
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