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City of Pittsburgh · 2 months ago

Assistant Solicitor – Federal Litigation Attorney

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $91K/yr

4+ years exp

City of Pittsburgh is seeking an Assistant Solicitor specializing in Federal Litigation. The role involves handling 1983 Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination cases, managing all aspects of federal cases from pretrial to appellate stages, and representing the City in legal proceedings.

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Responsibilities

Represents the City in Federal civil litigation proceedings brought on behalf or against the City, including its City officials, or City employees

Researches legal issues and prepares legal memoranda and correspondence

Maintains and develops expertise about laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting municipal legal issues

Researches legal issues and prepares legal memoranda, correspondence, pleadings, motions, petitions, and discovery

Conducts discovery, including corresponding with opposing counsel, depositions, answering written discovery requests, requesting documents and interrogatories from opposing counsel, and conducting expert discovery

Conducts depositions, trials, and appeals of proceedings in Federal courts regarding allegations of constitutional violations or tort claims

Performs activities, functions, and other tasks and duties as assigned or required by the City Solicitor

Qualification

Federal LitigationJuris Doctorate DegreeActive Pennsylvania LicenseTrial ExperienceLegal ResearchCourtroom RepresentationEvidence CollectionDiscovery Procedures