Assistant Solicitor

Assistant Solicitor

Salary

$107,973.96 Annually

Location

313 W Market Street - West Chester, PA

Job Type

Full Time, Exempt

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

04867

Department

Solicitor

Division

Solicitor

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Weekly Hours

40

Shift

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

• Description
• Benefits
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Summary

The Assistant County Solicitor provides legal representation to the County, its Departments and personnel in a multitude of legal situations/contexts as further set forth below.

A criminal background check is required.

Essential Duties

• Provide advice and legal counsel regarding compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations as well as County Policies and procedures.
• Extensive review and drafting of contracts and agreements to identify issues, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, and negotiate terms.
• Review and draft Resolutions and Ordinances.
• Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues for all County departments, including, but not limited to, municipal laws and Federal and State statutes/laws/regulations.
• Serve as a resource for management/departments with respect to legal matters and policy, statutory, and regulatory interpretation.
• Identify laws that protect information and draft responses to subpoenas and Right-to-Know Law requests and appeals.
• Assess departmental policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance and ensuring compliance and compatibility with the County Employee Handbook.
• Provide drafts of new and revised County policies as needed.
• Provide legal representation when necessary in Administrative proceedings, Magisterial District, Common Pleas, Pennsylvania Appellate, and Federal courts.
• Draft pleadings in local, state, and federal litigations.
• Occasionally argue motions and conduct legal proceedings in court.
• Other duties, tasks and special projects, as required by the Solicitor's Office.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Law degree from an accredited law school
• PA bar admission in good standing
• License to practice law in PA.
• Admission to practice in Federal Courts preferred.
• Highly skilled in applying legal principles.
• Proven skills in creating, developing, analyzing, interpreting and applying human resources and other County policies, procedures and rules.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters.
• Ability to attend and professionally represent the County in various court appearances. (Familiarity with Chester County Court processes and procedures is a plus).
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives.
• Ability to coordinate and direct work assignments.
• Ability to interface with all levels of county management.
• Intermediate skill to use a personal computer and various software packages.
• Knowledge and skill with standard office equipment.
• Reliability and commitment to a seven hour, five day work week.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Additional Information

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
• Basic Word skills
• Basic Outlook skills (Email and Calendar)
• Basic Adobe skills (redacting and organizing PDFs_
• Basic knowledge and skills of Westlaw

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Occasionally, the employee will need to climb stairs; bend, twist or rotate at the waist; lift and carry items; and drive to and from different locations.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• Will work inside 100% of the time.

The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our Benefits here.

01

Do you have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you licensed to practice law in the state of Pennsylvania?

• Yes
• No
• I have an out of state equivalency

03

Are you in good standing with the PA bar admission?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a current and valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of Chester

Address 313 W Market St

Suite 4302

West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19380

Phone 610-344-6000

Website https://www.chesco.org/