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• Pay off your student loans faster: City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
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• Our employees also receive affordable health coverage, excellent retirement benefits, and generous paid time off. Learn more about employee benefits.

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The City of Philadelphia Law Department is hiring legal professionals, attorneys, and support staff with various levels of experience.

If you’re interested in viewing the current job openings, visit the City of Philadelphia’s job board. To apply for a position listed, you must submit your application through the linked SmartRecruiters website.

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Openings for entry-level attorneys and interns are not listed on the job board. Follow the instructions below to apply for these roles.

Every year, the Law Department hires a fall class of 10–20 entry-level attorneys assigned across all units. If you are planning to graduate this year or if you have already graduated, we encourage you to apply.

Applying for an entry-level attorney position

Email lawdepartmentrecruiting@phila.gov with the subject line “Entry Level Attorney [LASTNAME].” Be sure to attach your:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Law school transcript
• Writing sample
• Three professional references, including name and phone number

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

With four practice groups and numerous units with discrete focus areas, the Law Department offers its interns unrivaled hands-on experience in civil practice.

Depending on their assignment, interns may develop their skills in:

• Contract drafting.
• Presenting at hearings before a judge.
• Conducting depositions.
• Writing and research.

Assignments vary depending on the intern’s unit placement and the discretion of the supervising attorney.

Applying for an internship

We currently offer unpaid internship opportunities during the following months, with flexible start and end dates:

• Summer: June – August
• Fall: September – December
• Spring: January – April/May

To apply, send a resume and cover letter with the subject line “Internship [LASTNAME]” to lawdepartmentrecruiting@phila.gov.