Deadline: November 6, 2024
Department: Law
Supervisor: City Solicitor
The Assistant City Solicitor is responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents, advising municipal officials, and representing the City’s interests in a variety of legal forums, including administrative and judicial proceedings.
The Law Department works on a wide variety of substantive legal portfolios. All eligible attorneys are encouraged to apply, regardless of their areas of interest or expertise.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides legal advice and legal services to the Mayor and City Departments
- Drafts, edits, reviews, and negotiates contracts for the procurement of goods and services
- Drafts ordinances, resolutions, regulations, and policies
- Oversees litigation, to include direct representation of the City as well as management of matters handled by outside defense counsel
- Researches complex legal issues
- Coordinates with fellow solicitors, outside counsel, City vendors, and other stakeholders
- Performs related work as may be required
Required Training, Experience, Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
- Certification: Admission to and good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar and the U.S. Middle District required.
- Experience/Knowledge: Minimum 2 years’ legal experience, 5 preferred. Experience in and knowledge ofrelevant municipal law, contract law, and civil procedure required.
- Skills/Abilities:
- Researching and analyzing legal issues in a fast-paced environment and advising how to effectively apply that advice on a practical level
- Effectively presenting a case and advocating for a client
- Communicating succinctly with government officials and employees
- Resolving legal issues in a practical, cost-effective manner
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent skills in the use of personal computers and office software including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets
Position Information
- Available beginning August 12, 2024
- Full-time
- 2024 Salary: $78,540 (fixed by city law)
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid annual leave
- Parking provided
- In-person, with occasional telework
- Non-union appointment
How to Apply
Please email a resume and cover letter to humanresources@scrantonpa.gov
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Full Health Benefits Available and PTO
Salary $78540.00
Must be Bar Certified in the State of PA