Associate Solicitor - State Litigation

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate City Solicitor ("ACS") is to serve as leader and manager of the State Litigation Group within the Law Department. The ACS will both handle cases and manage a team of lawyers who represent the City in state litigation. The ACS will serve as the leader of the state group. The ACS will collaborate with and mentor other attorneys and will assign projects. The ACS will also supervise support staff in their section.

About the Law Department:

The City of Pittsburgh Law Department serves as general counsel to the entire City government. We provide legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, City officials and employees, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions. The attorneys of the Law Department represent the City and its officials in litigation, including at trial and in appellate matters in state and federal courts. The Law Department also represents the City as a municipal corporation in drafting legislation, negotiating and documenting transactions, handling real estate matters, and advising on operational matters.

The Law Department is located in the City-County Building (Pittsburgh’s “City Hall”), 414 Grant Street, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

The Law Department offers a dynamic, collegial environment for the practice of law.

Department: Law

Salary: $124,197 per year.

Qualifying Requirements:

WORK EXPERIENCE: The application requires a minimum of eight (8) years of full-time litigation experience, with at least four (4) years dedicated to state litigation. Jury trial experience in state court is required. Litigation experience on behalf of government or municipal clients is preferred.

EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Juris Doctorate Degree and an active Pennsylvania license or be eligible to practice in Pennsylvania on the start date.

• Must provide a writing sample -please attach to your application prior to submission

EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore, no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above.

POSITION DUTIES

• Manages lawyers and staff effectively in the State Litigation Group.
• Handles all aspects of state litigation including discovery, motions, settlements, ADR, jury trials, appeals, and arguments in front of the trial and appellate courts.
• Advises internal employees on various relevant legal issues.
• Reviews legislation, regulations, forms, rules, plans, and policies as requested on relevant topics.
• Maintains and develops expertise about laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting relevant litigation topics and municipal legal issues.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required by the City Solicitor.

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Pension
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal Days