The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks an attorney for the Compliance and Legislation Group’s Compliance Unit. This is an intermediate, non-litigation position that involves providing counsel to DHS, other Office of Children and Families divisions, the Office of Youth Ombudsperson, and potentially other social service/health departments. At the time of hire, applicants must be members of the Pennsylvania Bar. The ideal candidate has 3-7 years of experience, good academic credentials and strong communication, analytical, research and writing skills, and child welfare and/or public policy experience.Essential FunctionsResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:Advise on policies, procedures, memoranda, and other written materials related to City department and agency strategies and initiatives, directives, and other matters impacting the legal liability of the City. Providing legal counseling to City departments and agencies including the Department of Human Services, Parks and Recreation, Free Library, Office of Homeless Services, Office of Youth Ombudsperson, and other City departments and agencies.Collaborate with other units in the Law Department, including but not limited to Child Welfare Unit, Civil Rights, and Labor and Employment to coordinate project management, and roles and responsibilities. Provide legal assistance by attending meetings, obtaining facts, and reviewing legal issues and documents, to assist in resolving legal questions.Synthesize case law, relevant statutes, and state directives to produce written analysis within quick deadlines.Stay informed of relevant legal and regulatory changes in the law and anticipate possible impacts on the City.Work with clients to implement program initiatives and achieve goals related to legal or compliance efforts, working with interdisciplinary teams.Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and process.Ability to analyze large amounts of information, determine relevant facts, and propose viable solutions.Ability to find what applicable laws and regulations apply to a specific matter.Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.  answer questions, present to large groups and high-level officials and employ diplomacy in challenging situations.Excellent research and writing skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and analyze legal issues within complex fact patterns.Ability to organize and maintain a relatively high-volume of projects.Ability to work independently.Ability to use computer programs such as PowerPoint, Teams or MS Office.Excellent judgment and critical thinking in high-pressure situations.Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;High degree of empathy and ability to resolve interpersonal conflict.Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and clients; Must be able to prioritize workload and solve problems quickly.
