Assistant City Solicitor – Right-to-Know Unit
Core
Advising the City of Philadelphia on the Right-to-Know Law, privacy, confidentiality, and public records release, including litigation and training.
Role type
Assistant City Solicitor (Legal Counsel)
Builds
Legal advice, memoranda, settlement agreements, and training materials for City departments.
Domain
Public Sector Law / Government Compliance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal research, legal writing, oral advocacy, negotiation, analysis of complex fact patterns, knowledge of government regulations and court procedures
Preferred skills
Relevant legal experience, knowledge of Pennsylvania Bar rules
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Advising City departments on Right-to-Know Law requests and appeals; reviewing records for public release; representing the City in related litigation; drafting memoranda and settlement agreements; training City employees on compliance; interpreting City, State, and Federal laws.
Seniority
Entry-level, requires 1+ year relevant experience preferred