Jobs in Havertown, PA

As a Director of Front Office, you would be responsible for directing and administering of all Front Desk operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Provides assistance with rooms financial reporting as needed and provides directional support and guidance to the property Guest Loyalty Manager. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities.

Exempt managers must customarily and regular direct the work of at least 3 full-time associates or their equivalents. Primary duties must consist of administrative, executive, or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgement more than 50 percent of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Hospitality Management with at least 5 years of progressive Front Office management experience in a 500+ room hotel with meeting space is preferred, or an applicable Associate’s degree with at least 3 years of Front Office management experience is required.
• Specific brand experience/OnQ (PMS – property management) Certification (as defined by property), 500+ room experience, and/or previous director level experience preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and administers all Guest Services operations to include, but not limited to, guest service and registration (check-in/check-out), room inventory and availability, guest service standards and initiatives, product quality, cost controls and overall profitability, brand marketing initiatives developed by the revenue team, systems use and management, budgeting and forecasting, department management, policy and procedure implementation and enforcement and meeting participation and facilitation
• Monitors and develops associate performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
• Monitors and assesses service and satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
• Initiates and implement marketing and up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities to maximize room occupancy and overall revenue
• Implements and monitors all corporate marketing programs
• Ensures associates have current knowledge of hotel products, services, facilities, events, pricing and policies and knowledge of the local area and events
• Runs and completes daily reports, analyze data and make decisions based on data
• Resolves guest issues and concerns to guest satisfaction
• Recruits, interviews and trains associates
• Participates in the Property Manager on Duty program.
• Is certified to respond to emergencies, including but not limited to the operation of the Fire Panel, communication with emergency personnel such as Police and Fire Department.
• Completes tasks or projects as assigned or as required.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Marketing Statement:

Tokio Marine North America Services (TMNAS) provides professional support services to Tokio Marine Group companies in the United States, including Tokio Marine America, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, and Philadelphia Insurance Companies. Customer service is our focus and our passion! Tokio Marine North America Services adds value in all that we do, providing the best professional service to our business partners, allowing them to achieve their goals. Our talented team delivers actuarial, audit, corporate communications, financial and investment, human capital services, information technology, legal, and payroll expertise to our customers.

Job Summary:

Leads and/or participates in the review, analysis, modification, customization, development, enhancement and maintenance of applications and systems. Proficient in the design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation phases of the application systems development process and also provides technical support for application systems bug fixes, defects, issue resolution and regular maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing robust and scalable web applications using Next.js, React, and ASP.NET Core.

Essential Job Functions:

• Leads and/or participates in the analysis, requirements, design, configuration, and technical implementation of software application systems.
• Leads and/or participates in the identification and documentation of business, functional, and technical problems.
• Leads and/or participates in the development and analysis of business requirements documents.
• Gathers and/or analyzes requirements for fixes and enhancements; develops and documents application specifications.
• Conducts research, evaluates and provides input to potential solutions taking into consideration project constraints, organizational architecture standards, customer business processes, and emerging technologies where applicable.
• Participates in the development of work tasks, estimates, schedules, materials and plans to meet business needs.
• Communicates technical recommendations back to business analysts, subject matter experts and end users.
• Responsible for the design, development and configuration of applications systems according to provided technical specifications and business requirements.
• Codes and configures software applications to adhere to designs supporting internal business requirements or external customers.
• Develops procedures and queries for analysis and reports. Performs database design and normalization.
• Provides feasibility and analysis in generating ad hoc queries.
• Performs code reviews to ensure implementation accuracy of technical specifications and the enforcement of the best coding practices and standards during the development process.
• Ensures accuracy of the implementation through design and execution of unit testing.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of SDLC artifacts related to implementation.
• Works collaboratively with Architects, Business Analysts, technical leads, QA teams, and subject matter experts of the various upstream and downstream systems in the design and development of solutions to meet business needs.
• Standardizes and maintains coding and quality assurance best practices and standards. Ensures that the best practices are enforced and followed during the development process with various team members.
• Supports QA and UAT execution and deployments in various environments.
• Oversees preparation of deployment plan, troubleshoots and resolves production problems.
• Plans and creates release packages of various applications and related components, working with the release management team.
• Aligns to the maintenance and enforcement of SDLC processes (e.g., change management processes, release processes, source code controls, build processes, and others), departmental standards, style requirements and all other procedures necessary for data and system integrity.
• Leads and/or participates in on-going operational L3 support and maintenance.
• Monitors processes and creates improvements to performance where applicable.
• Researches cause and determines the impact of production issues.
• Monitors and manages incident and request queues, estimates work required, and works with other team members to prioritize and plan fixes/enhancements.
• Manages incidents and ad hoc requests in terms of severity.
• Provides resolution of incidents and ad hoc requests per established SLAs.
• Provide technical assistance to inquiries regarding issues and/or questions.
• Leads and directs the work of other team members.
• Coordinates and communicates with other teams.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks using creativity and latitude required.

Full Stack

• Develops and maintains full-stack web applications using Next.js, React, and ASP.NET Core.
• Designs and implements user-facing features with a focus on performance, responsiveness, and user experience.
• Writes clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participates in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to ensure code quality.
• Troubleshoots, debugs, and resolves issues across the entire application stack.
• Responsible for working on both front-end and back-end development processes and assisting in decision-making surrounding new methods and technologies.
• Builds and consumes RESTful APIs and integrates with various databases.
• Designs, develops, and maintains fully-fledged and functioning platforms with databases or servers which do not need other third-party applications to build an entire system from scratch.
• Develops and maintains responsive, intuitive user interfaces using modern web technologies.
• Builds robust back-end systems and APIs.
• Ensures high performance, security, and scalability of the software solutions.
• Responsible for development usingfull-stack development, including proficiency in front-end frameworks and back-end technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in (in Computer Science, MIS, or Software Engineering) preferred.
• 5-7 years’ software development and maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience designing and implementing solutions from functional and technical specs.
• Experience providing technical support for resolutions.
• Experience working with source code repositories.
• Knowledge of P&C Insurance terminologies and processes preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access) is preferred.
• Knowledge of deployment automation tools and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of SDLC and software support and maintenance approaches like Scrum and Waterfall.
• Knowledge of Unit testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems, ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Knowledge of activities, tasks, practices, and deliverables associated with eliciting and clearly defining and documenting required business functionality as well as non-functional requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of activities, tasks, practices, deliverables and techniques for implementing new or enhanced applications into a production environment.
• Knowledge of formal methodologies for planning and executing application development, enhancement, or support.
• Knowledge of and experience with developing and implementing client/server applications.
• Knowledge of scripting languages and tools for creating event-driven, interactive webpages.
• Knowledge of tools and programming languages for writing and modifying programs that comprise an application system.
• Knowledge of tools and facilities for developing and populating application databases.
• Knowledge of and experience using objects in designing, developing and implementing applications and databases.
• Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for design and development of paper-based and online technical reference documentation, guidelines, standards, procedures, processes, applications, etc preferred.
• Ability to write business requirements, functional and technical specifications preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and tools preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills preferred.
• Strong customer service orientation (responsive, consultative, collaborative and accurate) preferred.
• Strong interpersonal relationship building skills: able to work with a variety of people and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Strong analytical ability with the capability to determine the root cause of problems and issues and provide solutions.
• Strategic thinking: Applies organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization preferred.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle multiple, competing, frequently changing time-sensitive deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Ability to work effectively and lead a team preferred.

EEO Statement:

Tokio Marine Group of Companies (including, but not limited to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Tokio Marine America, Inc., TMNA Services, LLC, TM Claims Service, Inc. and First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to remain competitive we must attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees regardless of age, color, race, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, family circumstances, life experiences, marital status, military status, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

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Trustpoint.One is pleased to partner with a highly respected boutique plaintiffs' firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with medical malpractice and/or catastrophic injury experience to join its Philadelphia office.

This firm exclusively handles complex, high-value plaintiff cases and offers attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation in a collaborative, mentorship-focused environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work exclusively on high-stakes catastrophic injury and medical malpractice matters
• Strong base salary plus substantial bonus potential
• No cap on earning potential, including origination incentives
• Firm-generated work—no business required to succeed
• Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
• Collegial, stable environment with exceptionally low turnover
• Clear long-term growth potential

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced litigator seeking more meaningful casework, stronger mentorship, and long-term professional growth within a highly regarded plaintiffs' practice.

Compensation

• Base salary: $125,000 – $150,000
• Significant discretionary bonuses paid twice annually
• Competitive origination compensation structure
• Strong total compensation potential based on performance and firm success

Qualifications

• 10+ years of litigation experience (flexible for strong candidates)
• Active PA Bar license, in good standing
• Medical malpractice and/or catastrophic injury experience strongly preferred
• Strong litigation, deposition, and case management skills
• Trial experience is a plus
• Interest in plaintiff-side litigation strongly preferred

Culture

The firm offers a collaborative, respectful environment where attorneys are supported in developing their careers long term. Leadership is committed to mentorship, professional growth, and maintaining a sustainable, collegial workplace.

All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time. Infrequent lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.

If you are an experienced med mal attorney seeking a permanent professional home, please apply for immediate consideration!

Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.

We are seeking a new Partner Level Attorney with 15+ years of Civil Litigation Defense experience to join our team. Your role will be to defend a variety of Civil matters in our growing Philadelphia, PA practice.

What You Will Do:

As an Attorney at our firm, you will:

• Handle a variety of civil litigation cases from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research, analyze data, and develop strategies for cases.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and trials as necessary.
• Defend a Variety of Civil Litigation Defense matters including:
• General Liability
• Personal Injury
• Product Liability
• Professional Liability

What You Will Bring:

Our ideal candidate will have 15+ years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:

• Experience with Insurance Defense clients.
• Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions and trial preparation is preferred.
• The ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial is preferred.

Required Education & Licensure:

• Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.).
• Active Pennsylvania Bar License (Required).
• Active New Jersey Bar, and/or ability to transfer UBE scores (Preferred).
• Being able to waive into the New Jersey Bar and having multiple bars is ideal, however, we are willing to consider candidates with only one bar.

We Offer Benefits for Full-Time:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing
• Life and A&D Insurance
• Flex Spending Program

Why You'll Love Us:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Engaging and challenging caseload.
• The chance to work with a team of experienced and respected attorneys.

At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm's clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.

**Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.**

A mid-sized, privately held supply chain and technology services company is looking to hire a Director to lead the strategic expansion of their vendor partnerships throughout the Americas. Strong vendors are a large key to the company's success. This is a highly visible and critical role! The company is well-established and in an exciting growth mode. The culture is dynamic, energetic, and entrepreneurial. Creative thinkers welcome!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the strategy, design, and execution for the vendor procurement function for the Americas region
• Creates a centralized global methodology for vetting and selecting new vendor partners
• Evaluates the current vendor partnership portfolio and identifies areas of opportunity
• Develops and nurtures relationships with strategic partners
• Continuously identifies and evaluates risk areas within the current vendor landscape and ensures mitigating resources are in place
• Collaborates with suppliers and explores opportunities for mutual growth and performance improvement
• Develops tailored strategies with key suppliers to maximize savings, mitigate cost increases, and optimize operational levels
• Leads the vendor selection process by thoroughly sourcing and vetting new vendors
• Manages and negotiates vendor contracts
• Leads the contract renewal process for existing vendors
• Anticipates business needs and manages an active pipeline of vendor resources at all times
• Collaborates with colleagues across the organization to discuss strategy, best practices, and areas for improvement by region
• Proactively analyzes vendor trends, performs root cause analysis, and makes recommendations to drive cost savings while enhancing quality
• Works closely with Regional Leadership to set and execute local procurement strategies
• Drives continuous process excellence and efficiencies throughout operations
• Manages and develops a team

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA a plus
• 7+ years of diverse and well-rounded business experience, including strengths in strategy, partnerships, and procurement
• Astute business acumen
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a history of building strong relationships
• Strong negotiation and contract skills
• Strategic mindset
• Engaging and proactive, with a strong sense of urgency
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

**Position requires up to 25% travel

Senior Estate Administration Paralegal

This position supports attorneys in the Estates Practice group to effectively handle client matters. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys in the preparation of estate and trust documentation, including but not limited to estate, inheritance and income tax returns, Accountings, Receipt and Release Agreements and related estate and trust documents required in estate and trust administration;

Location western suburbs

Seeking an experienced paralegal to join our sophisticated Estates and Trusts boutique practice. The applicant should have at least 6 years' experience and be qualified to coordinate estate administration matters independently, including preparation for probate and attendance at probate with clients, valuation of assets, preparation of Form 706 federal estate tax returns and PA inheritance tax returns, fiduciary accountings, audit papers, and receipt and release agreements. Experience in Form 709 federal gift tax return preparation is a plus.

The firm might consider a junior attorney with relevant gift tax return & trust administration experience.

A college degree and a paralegal certificate preferred. Familiarity with the following programs will be helpful: Word, Excel, Worldox, TimeMatters, Tabs 3, Lackner 6-in-1 Systems, and EstateVal. Pleasant and collegial work environment along with competitive salary commensurate with experience$85k-105,000, maybe more for the right person with experience

Please contact Joyce Feinstein 267 710-6727

Facility Location

PHILADELPHIA PA or SAINT LOUIS MO

USPS Headquarters is located in Washington DC, but there is one position available with preference for one of the above locations. Future messages may show that applicants have applied for a position in Washington DC, but candidates will have the opportunity to express location preferences later in the application process.

Position Information

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday

HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.

BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, and annual and sick leave.

Functional Purpose

The successful applicant will provide representation and advice to Postal Service officials involving the interpretation of statutes, regulations, contracts, and precedents, as well as the negotiation and presentation of cases before the federal courts in the area of tort law. Occasional travel will be required.

The successful candidate will provide direction and support to U.S. Attorney's Offices on District Court tort litigation and handle the commitment and negotiation of postal funds for settlement purposes. There may be occasional opportunities to act as co-counsel at the trial on more significant cases. The attorney will work closely with the Chief Counsel of Torts and the

Managing Counsel of the General Law Service Center on establishing higher level settlement authority limits, which may reach seven or eight figures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts legal research and prepares written material for use in representing the Postal Service and advising postal management officials.

2. Participates in conferences necessary to representing or advising Postal Service officials.

3. Directly advises postal management officials or represents the Postal Service in legal matters involving outside parties.

4. Prepares replies to inquiries from Congress, government agencies, and the public.

5. Prepares opinions, memoranda, decisions, regulations, testimonies, or formal filings in proceedings in which the Postal Service is a party.

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements.

Requirements

1. Ability to prepare pretrial briefs, motions, pleadings, responses and other documents to present the issues independently with little or no direct supervision.

2. Ability to provide legal advice and services with respect to regulations, practices, or other legal matters, and formulate opinions involving the analysis and interpretation of federal, state and local laws.

3. Ability to litigate cases before administrative bodies and federal courts.

4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to include the ability to negotiate with third parties on behalf of clients and prepare legal documents and presentations.

5. Ability to conduct legal research to gather and interpret information and ensure accuracy of details; using resources such as internal and external documents, archives, electronic databases, and interviews.

6. Knowledge of Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) and its implementing regulations sufficient to evaluate and negotiate complex tort claims and provide oversight of FTCA litigation.

7. The three years of required experience must include at least two years litigating or overseeing litigating in the federal

courts.

8. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for the Attorney position, you must possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

9. SPECIAL CONDITION: Qualified applicants must be a current member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar.

10. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: At least 3 years of experience in legal practice, of which one year of the experience requirement may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship if completed by the time of hire. The clerkship must be documented in the applicant's resume.

Occasional travel may be required.

Relocation benefits will NOT be offered to the successful candidate.

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city's more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?

Job Summary

Provides leadership on a wide variety of legal issues in the area of specialization. Oversees projects and develops innovative strategies to resolve legal challenges. Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Education and the School District of Philadelphia and its employees. Works under the supervision of the General Counsel and specializes in one of the following areas: charter school law, claims, commercial litigation, civil rights and torts, federal and state grants compliance, labor and employment, real estate, special education, school law and transactions (contracts) or environmental..

Essential Functions

• Represents the School District, the Board of Education and District officers and employees in varied transactions and litigation.

• Serves as a key contributor and handles the most complex legal issues; provides assessments and solutions which are optimal for the School District and the Board of Education.

• Leads, supports and trains Assistant General Counsel staff on law matters in the area of specialization and on particular subject areas.

• Conducts Districtwide professional development to encourage effective and efficient management controls; participates in and facilitates seminars to effect positive dialogue and relations in school legal matters.

• Participates in the planning and implementation of programs and activities in the Office of General Counsel.

• Provides legal advice and counsel to Board members, officers and employees on a wide range of education, labor and employment, litigation and business issues.

• Prevents legal claims by identifying potential risks and making appropriate recommendations.

• Defends law suits and claims by discussing matters with opposing counsel, filing necessary legal papers, conducting extensive discovery proceedings, meeting with and preparing the testimony of witnesses, trying cases or arranging settlements in the best interest of the School District.

• Advises employees by providing legal advice to principals and administrators on a daily basis and by issuing legal opinions when requested.

Assists in the formation of School District practices and procedures through committee participation in such areas as loss control, affirmative action, school closings, transportation and desegregation.

• Provides representation in appellate court proceedings by filing briefs and arguing these cases before the Commonwealth Court, Superior Court and Supreme Court of Pennsylvania as well as Federal Appellate Courts.

• Provides all the insurance needs of the School District by meeting with School District insurance committees.

• Plans, organizes and prioritizes work to meet deadlines.

Civil Rights and Torts Specialty

• Defends the District in federal and state courts in acute personal injury and civil rights litigation and handles appeals actions seeking damages for personal injury and civil rights violations.

• Advices District personnel on risk management, pre-suit investigations and contracts involving release and indemnity issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

• Ten years of full-time, paid, professional legal experience in a law firm, public sector law department, or corporate law department or related area relevant to the area of specialization.

Certificates/Licenses All Specialties

• Certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and membership in good standing, with no delinquency in the most recently completed 12-month Continuing Legal Education compliance period; or eligible for admission to or reactivation for the Pennsylvania Bar within six months of employment and are an active member in good standing and currently licensed to practice law in another U.S. jurisdiction.

• Admission to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and Third Circuit Court of Appeals preferred.

• All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:

o common laws and the state and federal laws particularly as they relate to administrative, fiscal and regulatory functions of the School District.

o judicial proceedings and the rules of evidence as related to the area of specialization.

o principles, practices, methods and techniques of legal research.

o principles and practices of governmental laws.

o uses and capabilities of personal computers and their software applications including word processing, database management and spreadsheets.

• Demonstrated ability to: o analyze, organize and evaluate evidence and procedures involving difficult and complex matters and present such material in clear and logical form for all written presentations such as memos, briefs, opinions, orders or decisions.

o analyze legal documents and instruments.

o draft legal instruments and propose legislation.

o negotiate terms and conditions successfully.

o manage a detail-oriented workload.

o organize and prioritize workload during high pressure, high-volume workload periods.

o collaborate with colleagues and District clients.

o exercise sound judgment, discretion and tact required.

o handle matters outside areas of familiarity.

o manage stress.

o handle multiple concurrent tasks.

o review and process information within a computerized web system throughout the majority of the workday.

o travel as required.

o express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

o establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.