Legal Assistant 2

THE POSITION

Do you thrive in high stakes situations? Are you able to facilitate the best results from others and provide direction and guidance to those in need? If so, the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) may have the career path you have been searching for! The Pennsylvania Office of Small Business Advocate is actively seeking a driven and detail-oriented professional to join our initiative in providing specialized administrative legal support to our attorney's and leadership team as we assist small businesses with their utilities.

Find your passion in public service and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to the employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the non-negotiable starting annual salary of $45,907.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

• One year as a Legal Assistant 1; or
• Four years of responsible clerical, investigative or enforcement work including one year of legal clerical support experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must possess four years of experience working in a legal office.
• You must possess four years of experience providing legal administrative support to attorneys.
• You must possess four years of experience preparing legal documents, managing case files, and handling confidential information with accuracy and professionalism.
• You must possess four years of experience conducting legal research.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Paralegal experience

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

• Eligibility rules apply.