ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR

Applications are being accepted by the City of Harrisburg for Assistant City Solicitor positions in the Office of the City Solicitor. The chosen candidates must be extremely organized and self-motivated.  An Assistant City Solicitor works under the general supervision of the City Solicitor and the Senior Deputy City Solicitor. These are management, FLSA-exempt positions. Graduation from a recognized and ABA-accredited law school and a current license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition, one (1) year of relevant legal experience as a practicing attorney is required. Knowledge of federal and state rules of procedure and evidence is a plus.  A valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, Class C, or equivalent is also required. Willing to train the right candidate with one (1) year of practice experience in any area of law.

• Ability to quickly secure a working knowledge of the Third-Class City Code, the Optional Third Class
• City Charter Law, the City Code, and other general and specialized laws;
• Proficient in legal and non-legal research, through both electronic and traditional mediums;
• Knowledge of federal bankruptcy law;
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania Administrative Agency Law;
• Exceptional legal research skills and legal writing skills; knowledge of Lexis a plus;
• Skill in securing information and facilitating final resolutions of disputed accounts;
• Ability to organize, interpret, and apply legal principals and specialized knowledge to particular circumstances;
• Ability to participate in the preparation and trial of difficult and important cases, and to present material clearly and logically in oral and written form;
• Ability to meet and deal effectively with persons interested or involved in lawsuits;
• Ability to read and understand complex legal documents, regulations and trial documents and, as necessary, interpret such documents for others as they apply to various situations;
• Ability to perform and to report findings;
• Ability to maintain professional legal knowledge through reading and continuing education;
• Strong communication skills, including but not limited to, the ability to listen, negotiate, problem-solve, and advise diverse audiences, including the Mayor, City Council, department heads, other City officials, or members of the public;
• Employees are expected to be able to use all standard office machines/software, with or without reasonable accommodation.