Assistant City Solicitor - Tort Litigation Unit

This is an entry level position for attorneys interested in tort litigation.  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 large caseload of arbitration cases and arbitration appeals and independently conduct discovery and investigation.  The attorney will conduct depositions, engage experts, attend court conferences, draft appropriate pleadings, court memoranda, and dispositive motions.Essential FunctionsIn addition to the Position Summary, responsibilities include but are not limited to:Advise and represent the City of Philadelphia and our employees, before government agencies, and in legal mattersPresent evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in tort litigation.Communicate with clients, colleagues, judges and others involved in the caseConduct research and analysis of legal problemsStudy federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulationsInterpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals, and government agenciesPresent facts in writing and verbally to their clients or others and argue on behalf of the clientsPrepare and file legal documents, such as preliminary objections, answers and dispositive motionsSupervise legal assistantsAnalyze probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedentsNegotiate settlementsPerform administrative and management functions related to the practice of lawCompetencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and processAbility 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. Must be able to clearly present and explain their case to arbitrators, mediators, opposing parties, judges, or juries. Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Work-LifeThe Law Department supports a robust work-life balance. Working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Our team is currently hybrid with both virtual and in-office days. The in-office requirement is 15 hours per week – essentially two days – or as otherwise needed, based on business needs, such as in-person hearings or client meetings. Staff can opt to come into the office each day if desired.