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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

Assistant County Solicitor

Media, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant County Solicitor to provide legal counsel to County leadership and departments on various transactional and litigation matters. The role involves advising on employment-related issues and assisting with other legal duties under the supervision of the Solicitor and Deputy Solicitors.

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Responsibilities

Advise county leadership and departments on employment matters

Investigate and respond to complaints and concerns arising from Title VII, the ADA, FMLA, and internal employee policy

Under the supervision of the Solicitor and Deputy Solicitors, represent the county in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings

Attend grievance hearings and other meetings regarding compensation, benefits, working conditions, and other conditions of employment

Work with outside counsel on various litigation matters

Conduct and defend depositions

Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda

Review and draft contracts as needed

Perform other legal tasks as assigned, providing legal support to the Solicitor, County Council, and county departments

Qualification

Juris DoctoratePennsylvania Bar MembershipEmployment Law ExperienceMunicipal Law ExpertiseLegal ResearchTitle VII KnowledgeADA KnowledgeFMLA KnowledgeWorkers Compensation KnowledgeEEO/Harassment InvestigationsWorkplace Complaint ResolutionAnalytical SkillsIndependent Task CompletionDeadline ManagementCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar or ability to waive into the bar

Demonstration of strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to complete tasks independently and to meet deadlines

Preferred

Interest in developing expertise in employment and municipal law

Two or more years of employment law experience preferred; comparable organizational and/or litigation experience will be considered

Experience with any of the following is strongly favored: Title VII, the ADA, FMLA, Workers Compensation, EEO/harassment investigations and general workplace complaint resolution