Assistant County Solicitor (Policies & Procedures)

Salary Range: $93,288 - 139,932 annually

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position represents the County of Berks in general legal matters with a specific focus on policies and procedures, contract review and procurement support.

This position advises the Board of Commissioners, COO team, HR, and County departments on legally compliant policies and procedures as well as general legal matters affecting County interests.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:


* Provides legal advice and representation to the County of Berks.


* Files legal pleadings, briefs, and documents necessary to represent the County at various miscellaneous hearings and matters.


* Collaborate with County leadership and County Departments to identify policy and procedure needs.


* Drafts, reviews and revises Countywide policies and procedures.


* Drafts, reviews and revises intradepartmental policies and procedures.


* Monitor the status of, and changes in, Pennsylvania law and Federal law that impact existing policies and procedures to advise the County of Berks accordingly.


* Drafts contracts, ordinances and various other legal documents for the Board of Commissioners and other County departments.


* Drafts and reviews contracts developed as a result of the public procurement process.


* Drafts and reviews grant expenditure reports for compliance with the law. 


* Provides coverage for the County Solicitor and the First Assistant County Solicitor at public meetings and legal proceedings.


* Handles general Solicitor work as may be assigned by the County Solicitor and First Assistant County Solicitor.


* Provides legal advice and guidance to the purchasing department on compliance with the Third-Class County Code in the procurement process. 


* Collaborates with County Departments to understand and address contracting, and procurement needs.


* Provides formal and informal training in procurement law and policies to new employees involved in the contracts process. 


* Participate in product evaluations and discussions in the procurement process.


* Review and revise ITBs, RFPs, and RFIs in conjunction with purchasing and the relevant department.


* Participate as a member of the review committee for ITBs, RFPs, and RFIs. 


* Acts as a liaison between the County, the public, County departments and outside agencies on issues including grants, contract matters and County government policies and procedures. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


* Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.


* Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.


* Three (3) years of experience in related legal field.


*  Prior experience in government procurement. 


* Prior experience in a governmental entity in a capacity which would provide the requisite knowledge, s...