Philadelphia, PA30+ days ago
Advise and represent the City of Philadelphia and our employees, before judges and juries in both state and federal courtPresent evidence to defend clients or impeach plaintiffs in tort litigationCommunicate 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 legal assistantsAnalyze probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedentsNegotiate settlementsCompetencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of applicable laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules and process, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn;Ability to analyze large amounts of information, determine relevant facts, and propose viable solutions;Ability to find what applicable laws and regulations apply to a specific matter;Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hireEffective May 22, 2023, vaccinations areno longer requiredfor new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia.