Deadline: August 13, 2024
Position Summary
Are you driven, passionate about public service, a self-starter, and up for a challenge? Are you interested in making your mark on a newly created office? This position is not for those that seek to coast. Come put your skills to work to benefit our rapidly growing community!
Continuing its progress in pursuit of administrative excellence and high performance, Lower Paxton Township is excited to announce the creation of the Office of Legal Services within the Department of Administration. The Office, headed by the Solicitor, will provide oversight to the newly created position of Paralegal, which is awaiting hiring until the Solicitor is brought aboard.
Lower Paxton Township is accepting applications for the full-time position of Solicitor. An employee in this position is responsible for serving at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors (BOS) and the Township Manager. The Solicitor shall direct and control the legal matters of the Township.
Township Operations. The Solicitor shall prepare or approve any bonds, obligations, contracts, leases, conveyances, ordinances and assurances to which the Township may be a party. The Solicitor shall commence and prosecute all actions brought by the Township for or on account of any of the estates, rights, trusts, privileges, claims or demands, as well as defend the Township or any Township officer against all actions or suits brought against the Township or Township officer.
Requirements
Minimum Education, Experience, and Training Requirements: The Solicitor must possess a valid Pennsylvania State license to practice law, as well as possess a valid Pennsylvania State driver’s license. Experience required: in municipal law, public administration, or any other combination of experience consistent with the essential requirements and knowledge of this position. Experience with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Second-Class Township Code is preferred.
Other Requirements: A favorable criminal background check and a valid driver’s license are required.
How to Apply
Interested persons should submit a Lower Paxton Township Application for Employment, available from https://lowerpaxton-pa.gov/Jobs.aspx or the Municipal Center, and resume, to Dr. Lyle V. Gaines, Human Resource Manager, Lower Paxton Township, 425 Prince Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109, lgaines@lowerpaxton-pa.gov.
Salary Range
$105,000-$125,000, commensurate with experience.
A competitive Lower Paxton Township benefit package is available to all full-time employees beginning the first day of employment. Health, Dental, Vision, Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life insurance, Paid time off, and a Defined Pension Plan.
Lower Paxton Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time, 8-hour dayshift, Monday to Friday.
Work Location: In person, office provided at Municipal Center.