Assistant County Solicitor

Job description

DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time position for an attorney who is committed to serving the public in a fast-paced environment that encourages and rewards teamwork, creative thinking, and sound judgment. This Assistant County Solicitor will be a generalist who provides a variety of legal services and advice to County departments reporting to the Board of Commissioners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All Assistant County Solicitors are required to adhere to a high level of effectiveness, efficiency and ethical fitness. The County Code provides that Assistant County Solicitors perform such duties in connection with the legal affairs of the County as may be assigned to them by the County Commissioners or the County Solicitor. Although all Assistant County Solicitors are expected to provide legal services in accordance with the needs of the County, the primary responsibilities for this role are expected to be:

· Reviews contracts, purchasing materials, and other business documents relating to the County’s business with outside vendors.

· Provides regulatory interpretation and advice to County stakeholders, including through proactive monitoring of statutory updates.

· Responds to requests pursuant to the Right-to-Know Law including drafting appeals to denials of requests.

· Provides advice to, develops subject matter expertise for, and litigates on behalf of, the County and its subdivisions.

· Proposes, researches, and drafts documents relating to affirmative litigation, County ordinances, and other proactive measures designed to protect the County and its residents.

· Assists with compliance and risk mitigation.

· Proposes, develops, and reforms policies in accordance with the policy and administrative goals of the Board of Commissioners, the Board of Elections, and other entities on which the Bucks County Commissioners serve.

· Performs other duties as assigned by the County Solicitor or the Deputy County Solicitor.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Be currently and continually licensed to practice law before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

· Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.

· Ability to learn new areas of the law.

· Sound judgment.

· Commitment to public service.

HOW TO APPLY

Job posting on County website forthcoming. If the posting for "Assistant County Solicitor" is not live yet, please apply via email to amfitzpatrick@buckscounty.org.

Apply on the County of Bucks website:

https://www.buckscounty.gov/jobs.aspx

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• municipal law: 1 year (Preferred)
• contract review: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• license to practice law (Required)

Work Location: In person. Telework permitted up to two days per week.