JOB VACANCY #JV 2022-13 Assistant City Solicitor

THE POSITION OF:                        Assistant City Solicitor

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION OF:     Law Department

CLASSIFICATION:                         Management

STARTING PAY RATE:                 DOQ, 35 hours/week

POSTING DATE:                             October 5, 2022

Qualified, interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, employment application and a current resume at www.readingpa.gov under employment opportunities.  Questions – Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

POSITION SUMMARY:  To provide internal legal counsel and guidance to the Mayor, members of City Council and Department/Division Directors on matters involving all aspects of Federal, State or Municipal law.

• Participates in the development and interpretation of City departmental policies
• Reviews and drafts contracts and other agreements
• Provide counsel and advice on legal matters and the important aspects of government relationships
• Handles litigated matters including preparing for and attending hearings, depositions and arbitrations
• Coordinates the enforcement of the City’s codified ordinances and represents the City of Reading at hearings involving violation of the codified ordinances as assigned by the City Solicitor
• Participates in meetings and hearings before government bodies
• Perform other related duties as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania

Experience, Skills & Abilities

• One to five years experience strongly preferred, however newly admitted attorneys with strong academic background and other credentials will be considered
• Municipal and/or civil litigation experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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