City of Pittsburgh

Assistant City Solicitor - Federal Litigation

City of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PACS Exempt, Full TimePosted Apr 21, 2026

Job description

Federal Litigation Attorney: The City of Pittsburgh Department of Law is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Federal Litigation practice group.  The Federal Litigation group represents the City, its departments, elected and appointed officials, boards, commissions, and employees in complex federal litigation in both trial and appellate courts.

This position primarily focuses on defending actions alleging that the City and its employees violated an individual’s constitutional rights or engaged in an intentional tort, or that the City unlawfully discriminated against an employee or an individual.  The attorney in this position also handles a diverse range of federal matters...