Assistant Solicitor

The Assistant County Solicitor provides legal representation to the County, its Departments and personnel in a multitude of legal situations/contexts as further set forth below.

A criminal background check is required.

• Provide advice and legal counsel regarding compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations as well as County Policies and procedures. • Extensive review and drafting of contracts and agreements to identify issues, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, and negotiate terms. • Review and draft Resolutions and Ordinances. • Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues for all County departments, including, but not limited to, municipal laws and Federal and State statutes/laws/regulations. • Serve as a resource for management/departments with respect to legal matters and policy, statutory, and regulatory interpretation. • Identify laws that protect information and draft responses to subpoenas and Right-to-Know Law requests and appeals. • Assess departmental policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance and ensuring compliance and compatibility with the County Employee Handbook. • Provide drafts of new and revised County policies as needed. • Provide legal representation when necessary in Administrative proceedings, Magisterial District, Common Pleas, Pennsylvania Appellate, and Federal courts. • Draft pleadings in local, state, and federal litigations. • Occasionally argue motions and conduct legal proceedings in court. • Other duties, tasks and special projects, as required by the Solicitor’s Office. • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. • Law degree from an accredited law school • PA bar admission in good standing • License to practice law in PA. • Admission to practice in Federal Courts preferred. • Highly skilled in applying legal principles. • Proven skills in creating, developing, analyzing, interpreting and applying human resources and other County policies, procedures and rules. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Strong organizational skills. • Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters. • Ability to attend and professionally represent the County in various court appearances. (Familiarity with Chester County Court processes and procedures is a plus). • Strong time management skills. • Ability to work with minimal supervision. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives. • Ability to coordinate and direct work assignments. • Ability to interface with all levels of county management. • Intermediate skill to use a personal computer and various software packages. • Knowledge and skill with standard office equipment. • Reliability and commitment to a seven hour, five day work week. • A valid driver’s license is required.