Philadelphia, PA30+ days ago
Communicate with clients, colleagues, judges and others involved in the caseConduct research and analysis of legal problemsStudy federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulationsInterpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals, and government agenciesPresent facts in writing and verbally to their clients or others and argue on behalf of the clientsPrepare and file legal documents, such as preliminary objections, answers and dispositive motionsSupervise junior attorneys and legal assistantsCollaborate with and advise junior attorneys on case stratagems, theories, and issuesReview and approve junior attorneys' pleadings, motions, and other court filingsCommunicate with and review the work of outside counselAttend meetings as representative of the unit with other city departments and clientsAnalyze probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedentsNegotiate settlementsBeing available to assist the Chief Deputy in all matters affecting the Civil Rights UnitCompetencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency polices and processAbility to analyze large amounts of information, determine relevant facts, and propose viable solutions. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and clientsExcellent research and writing skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and analyze legal issues within complex fact patternsQualificationsThis is a senior level position, with 10+ years of legal experience practicing complex litigation in state and/or federal court, and first chair jury trial experience required.