Assistant Solicitor - Chester, United States - City of Chester

Description

City of Chester

Job Posting

Position Title:
Assistant Solicitor


Organization Unit:
Mayor's Office


Reports to:
Solicitor


Status:
Full-time, Non-Bargaining Unit


Hours:
M-F, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm


Posting Period:
Until Filled


Salary:
$90,000**:

- **$93,959


Benefits:

Medical, Vision, Dental, & Life


O:

• Attends City Council meetings, deliberative meetings, and other meetings as needed. City Council meets for deliberative every second and fourth Monday of the month at 2:00 pm and for council meetings every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am. There are some council meetings held in the evenings at 7:00 pm.
• Develop and review ordinances, resolutions, and policies requiring the Council's vote.

Assist in updating City ordinances and policies as needed.

• Handles legal matters related to the interpretation of City ordinances and codes, the Sunshine Act, the Right to Know Law, the Ethics Act, and other municipal laws.
• Prepares and reviews contracts and provides advice and counsel regarding competitive bidding requirements.
• Handles legal matters related to personnel and labor relations; zoning, subdivision, and land development; code enforcement; public bidding; sewage system and storm water; and law enforcement.
• Represents the City in litigation in state and federal court as necessary.
• All other duties assigned.
• Possession and proof of a Juris Doctorate Degree and an active Pennsylvania license;
• A minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience in local government;
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations;
• Must be able to interact and communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and community;
• Must have excellent command of the English language;

CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT FOR A JOB APPLICATION OR DOWNLOAD FROM THE CHESTER CITY WEBSITE AT WWW.CHESTERCITY.COM

Pay:
$90, $93,959.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Chester, PA 19013: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person