City of Philadelphia · 1 day ago
Legal Assistant - Tort Litigation Unit
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$44K/yr - $61K/yrThe City of Philadelphia is a vibrant employer that values inclusion and innovation. They are seeking a Legal Assistant to support trial attorneys in the Tort Litigation Unit, responsible for investigating tort claims and assisting with trial preparation.
Law EnforcementNewsPublishing
Responsibilities
Processing settlement agreements and updating databases as required
Managing our mandated reporting to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with claims information
Sending requests for information to relevant City agencies and following up to meet rigid deadlines
Drafting answers to Discovery
Interviewing witnesses
Researching real property ownership or possession
Assisting attorneys with the logistics of case management, document preparation and trial
Qualification
Required
Excellent organizational skills
Effective and professional oral and written communication
Client management skills
Ability to manage numerous assignments
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and clients
City residency is required within six months of employment
Preferred
Associate's degree, paralegal certificate or equivalent
Experience in a legal setting
Benefits
Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
Company
City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
Founded in 1682
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
City of Philadelphia has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (30)
2024 (13)
2023 (5)
2022 (15)
2021 (13)
2020 (8)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
A
Alan Burstein
Chief Surveyor
A
Alba Collazo-Irwin
Chief Deputy
Recent News
The Philadelphia Inquirer
2025-11-27
The Philadelphia Inquirer
2025-11-12
The Philadelphia Inquirer
2025-10-31
Company data provided by crunchbase