City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:Position Summary:The duties of a Senior Attorney in the Tax and Revenue Unit's Real Estate Tax Division primarily consist of litigating agency and state court actions from the pleading stage through trial, which encompasses:Trying foreclosure cases for real estate taxes and other City municipal claims before the Court of Common Pleas.Trying real property market v...

Job Description:Position Summary:The ideal candidate has good academic credentials and strong communication, analytical, and writing skills. Assistants in the CWU will have the opportunity to handle a substantial case load within a short period of their arrival in the CWU and will be charged with court room duties after a one-month training interval. This position is ideal for candidates looking to i...

Job Description:Position Summary:The Code and Public Nuisance Litigation Unit is seeking a PA licensed attorney to fill an open position as a Senior Attorney, Training and Administration Support.The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks an experienced and licensed PA attorney to assist with training and mentoring attorneys in the Code & Public Nuisance Litigation Unit. The Code and Pu...

Job Description:Position Summary:The Real Estate & Development Unit is currently seeking a licensed Pennsylvania Attorney to fill an Assistant City Solicitor position. This is an entry level position for attorneys interested in real estate and contract law. The attorney will work on transactional matters including negotiating, reviewing and drafting lease agreement, licenses agreements, deeds, gr...

Job Description:Position Summary:The Regulatory Law Unit's Airport Division is seeking a licensed Pennsylvania Attorney to fill an Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor position. The attorney will work on a wide range of transactional and compliance matters handled by the Airport Division, including negotiating and drafting of contracts and advising the airport staff on legal and regulato...

Job Description:Position Summary:The City of Philadelphia seeks an experienced litigator, licensed in Pennsylvania, to manage and defend cases filed in both state and federal court and arising out of allegations of constitutional harm, along with supervising a team of junior attorneys and legal assistants. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of litigation experience, with at least three y...

Job Description:Position Summary:The Right-of-Ways and Utilities Division is seeking an experienced licensed Pennsylvania attorney to fill a Deputy City Solicitor or Senior Attorney position. The attorney will provide counsel to City departments, commissioners, directors, and City Council on a wide range of transactional and compliance matters for the purpose of furthering the City's operations. The ...

Agency Description:The City of Philadelphia Law Department serves as general counsel to the entire City government. We provide legal advice to all City officials, employees, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions concerning any matters related to the exercise of their official powers.The Law Department's civil practice includes unique issues involving public interest in business, health, safety,...