Department of Law
Mission The Department of Law provides legal advice and serves as in-house corporate counsel to the City of Pittsburgh, which often involves providing advice to the Mayor, City Directors, City Council, and various governmental units.
2026 Budget
$7.7M
vs 2025
+10.3%
$717K
Staff (FTE)
41
FTE Change
+1
Budget Trend
Top Expenditures
51 - PERSONNEL-SALARIES & WAGES $3.5M
51101 - Regular $3.4M
58 - MISCELLANEOUS $2.1M
58105 - Judgements $2.1M
53 - PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL SERVICES $1.2M
52 - PERSONNEL-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $821K
Top Positions by Budget
| Title | FTE | 2026 Budget | 2025 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Solicitor l | 13 | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| Associate Solicitor | 4 | $497K | $482K |
| Assistant Solicitor II | 3 | $360K | $350K |
| Legal Secretary | 5 | $254K | $247K |
| Vacancy Allowance | - | $172K | $170K |
| Temporary, Part-Time, and Seasonal Allowances | - | $147K | $146K |
| Chief Legal Officer & City Solicitor | 1 | $137K | $133K |
| Deputy Solicitor | 1 | $133K | $129K |
Position Changes
New Positions (+1)
A.D.A. and Disability Resources Coordinator 1 FTE · $65K
Shifted In (1)
Manager, Office of Equal Protection from Office of the Mayor