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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Legal Assistant 1 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4592370 THE POSITION Are you an excellent communicator with exceptional administrative skills? The Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC) has an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant 1 (LA1) within its Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement. This entry-level position provides legal secretarial support to staff within the Legal and Technical Divisions of the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement. This position gives you the opportunity to prepare base-level documents such as letters, memoranda, interrogatories, and testimony, that include citations, Tables of Content, and Tables of Authorities. If you are proficient with Microsoft Word and are eager to become part of a dedicated and valued team, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Legal Assistant 1, you will play a vital role in our office as you provide legal secretarial support to staff Attorneys as well as to the Director, Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Supervisors, Analysts, and Engineers. Responsibilities include carrying out a variety of secretarial and clerical duties requiring some knowledge of technical and legal terminology, with initial discretion to set priorities, adjusting priorities as workflow changes, and assisting other administrative staff as needed. You will have the opportunity to act as designated point of contact or "authorized user" to receive electronic filings from outside parties and serve as the Bureau timekeeper. Additional duties include, but may not be limited to: Reviewing and interpreting confidential agreements Preparing and filing documents Assisting with travel arrangements Maintaining inventory of office supplies
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: Part-time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. 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, Pennsylvania. To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements: Within a reasonable travel distance of Harrisburg; and Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office atra-puchr@pa.govor 717.787.8714. 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: Three years of responsible clerical, enforcement or investigative work; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. 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). 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 meeti g 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. 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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand 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.
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.
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.