Assistant Solicitor - Part-Time

Salary: $39,885.00 Annually
Location : Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 01463
Department: Office of Law
Opening Date: 04/03/2023
Description
THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Assistant County Solicitor functions out of the Solicitors Office to provide legal services for in-house analysis of federal, state and local law. This attorney shall be responsible for, among other duties, the crafting of resolutions and ordinances and for providing legal advice on matters of legislative decisions, tax, human services and personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities:

• Advise and counsel on legislative issues;
• Advise and counsel on personnel, tax and human service issues;
• Ability to draft resolutions and ordinances;
• Provide written legal opinions to Luzerne County employees and to Luzerne County Councilmembers where needed;
• Monitor conformity to all Pennsylvania municipal laws.
• Possess an excellent knowledge of the Luzerne County Charter and all Luzerne County Codes and Policies;
• Be available by telephone on a 24-hour per day, 7 day per week basis;
• Represent Luzerne County in all levels of civil litigation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the common law and of the county, state and Federal laws, particularly in regard to general administrative and regulatory functions of county government;
  
• Knowledge of the judicial procedures and of the rules of evidence;
  
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research;
  
• Knowledge of the methods and practices of pleading civil or criminal cases and of effective techniques in the presentation of cases in court;
  
• Knowledge of the Luzerne County Charter and Luzerne County's other Codes and Rules;
  Ability to analyze and organize facts, evidence and precedents concern in complex cases and to present such materials in opinions, orders or decisions;
  
• Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments;
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with state administrative officials, local government officials, employees, court officials and the general public;
• Ability to draft legal instruments and proposed legislation.

Minimum Qualifications
Background Requirements

• Applicant must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• Applicant must show a prowess in preparation and review of contracts, leases and other legal documents and the rendering of legal opinions.
• Applicant must show strong oral and written communication skills and have a proven track record of handling numerous court hearings and/or trials with the ability to handle a large case load with time constraints.
• Applicant must show an ability to provide sound legal representation in various aspects and areas of the law.

The County of Luzerne is an EEO/ADA employer
I. Medical Insurance
The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.
II. Vision and Prescription
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.
III. Dental Coverage
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.
IV. Life Insurance
A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.
V. Retirement
All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.