Department of Law
Mission The Department of Law serves as general counsel to the City of Pittsburgh and the entire City government. It provides legal advice and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City officials and employees, departments,
2027 Proposed
$13.2M
vs 2026 Budget
-15%
$2.3M
Staff (FTE)
41
FTE Change
+0
Budget Trend
Top Expenditures
58 - MISCELLANEOUS $7.0M
58105 - Judgments $7.0M
51 - PERSONNEL-SALARIES & WAGES $3.7M
51101 - Regular $3.6M
53 - PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL SERVICES $1.2M
52 - PERSONNEL-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $1.1M
Top Positions by Budget
| Title | FTE | 2027 Budget | 2026 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Solicitor l | 13 | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| Associate Solicitor | 4 | $512K | $497K |
| Assistant Solicitor II | 3 | $371K | $360K |
| Legal Secretary | 5 | $272K | $254K |
| Assistant, Real Estate | 3 | $152K | $147K |
| Temporary, Part-Time, and Seasonal Allowances | - | $148K | $147K |
| Chief Legal Officer & City Solicitor | 1 | $141K | $137K |
| Deputy Solicitor | 1 | $137K | $133K |