The mission of the City of Philadelphia Law Department is to serve the residents of Philadelphia by providing legal counsel to the highest quality to all City of Philadelphia officials, employees, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions. Led by the City Solicitor, the Law Department acts as general counsel for the entire City government. The Law Department provides legal advice to all City officials, employees, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions concerning any matter related to the exercise of their official powers within the scope of their employment. The Law Department: -Advises and represents the City and its officials and employees in all legal matters. -Negotiates, drafts, and approves City contracts. -Collects unpaid taxes, fines, and other debts. -Prepares law for introduction in City Council View open positions in the Law Department: https://www.phila.gov/jobs/#/?search=law