Deputy City Solicitor - Code & Public Nuisance Litigation Unit Job at City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

  • City of Philadelphia
  • Philadelphia, PA

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Deputy City Solicitor - Code & Public Nuisance Litigation Unit

The City of Philadelphia Law Department is seeking to hire an attorney with five or more years of litigation experience as a Deputy City Solicitor in the Code & Public Nuisance Litigation Unit. The attorney would bring affirmative litigation on behalf of the City of Philadelphia primarily in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas for violations arising from the Philadelphia Code. The attorney will also be responsible for representing the City of Philadelphia before the Board of Licenses and Inspection Review, Tax Review Board, and/or Zoning Board of Adjustment, along with any appeals to the Court of Common Pleas from those administrative agency decisions. The attorney will also defend the City or bring on behalf of the City emergency injunctive actions arising under the Philadelphia Code in the Court of Common Pleas or before the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. This position requires the attorney to manage a large caseload. The attorney will need to engage in all aspects of litigation to prepare and present cases before the Philadelphia Court system.

This is an intermediate level position, with a minimum of approximately five (5) plus years of legal experience relevant to the subject matter and/or responsibilities required. Candidates must have a law degree from an ABA accredited law school and must either be a member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar, or currently eligible to be admitted by reciprocity to practice in Pennsylvania (Pa.B.A.R. 204). Continued employment of attorneys not admitted to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within six (6) months of hire is at the discretion of the Law Department.

This position is designated as fully onsite and employees are expected to report in person five (5) days per week, in accordance with the City Policy. Regular on-site presence is an operational requirement of this role. This position is well-suited for candidates who are adaptable, collaborative, comfortable making decisions in real time, and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of professionalism in a fast-paced, in-person environment.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Salary Range: $97,299 to $117,022- Commensurate with education and experience. Any questions related to this position should be directed to Joanna Klein, Chief Deputy City Solicitor, Litigation Division, Code & Public Nuisance Litigation Unit.

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