Legal Office Administrator 1, OGC

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Governor’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking a professional administrative officer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Chief Counsel for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.  We are looking for an individual with experience in legal support and office management to be appointed as Legal Office Administrator 1.  Showcase your occupational skillset while providing valuable services to the operational needs within the Commonwealth, apply today! 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Legal Office Administrator 1, you will be responsible for overseeing docketing and managing case files, supervising staff in preparing pleadings to be filed, drafting correspondence, assisting attorneys in the preparation of cases for court or other tribunals, and ensuring contracts are properly prepared for execution. 

We are looking for someone who possesses experience managing a staff that supports a legal office including a history of leadership, team building, and process development and implementation.  Experience preparing legal pleadings for the Pennsylvania courts, conducting legal research, drafting legal correspondence, or other professional legal experience is imperative.  Within this role, you will have the ability to independently handle matters of varying complexity.

Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

 
Work Schedule and Additional Information: 

• Full-time employment 

• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 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 a week (anticipated).  In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection.  If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.  Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS 
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 

• Two years of varied office management or staff work within a public or private legal office. 

Other Requirements: 

• You must meet the PA residency requirement.  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions. 

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.  See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply: 

• 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). 

• 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

Veterans: 

• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.  The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.  The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.  All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.  No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). 

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

• Your score is valid for this specific posting only. 

• You must provide complete and accurate information or: 

• your score may be lower than deserved. 

• you may be disqualified. 

• You may only apply/test once for this posting. 

• Your results will be provided via email.