What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Analyst, Office of General Counsel position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Are searching for professional legal support work which will ensure that hearings within our agency are adjudicated fairly and impartially for the benefit of all people who travel in Pennsylvania? Do not miss this Legal Analyst position within the PA Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Office of Chief Counsel. Achieve your career goals with our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Your legal knowledge and analytical skills are paramount for this role as a hearing officer and as a general legal analyst. All work must be performed in accordance with due process of law and agency policies and is subject to supervision and review. You will serve as presiding officer and adjudicator at hearings related to monetary penalties assessed by automated enforcement programs in which PennDOT provides the hearing and adjudication process. This includes applying legal principles to individual cases or problems, reaching conclusions based on applying facts in evidence to the relevant law, and writing decisions.
Additionally, your work as a legal analyst will include legal research, case preparation, and general litigation support; general duties such as replying to legal correspondence and reviewing rules, regulations, and bulletins; and assisting in the conduct of studies to determine administrative problems involved in proposed rules or regulations. Apply today and join a team that values integrity and continuous development!
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) full-time. You will be required to report to the office as needed for training and meetings. 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.
- 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:
- A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school; or
- Three years of professional experience in legal research and analysis, and a bachelor’s degree; or
- Five years of legal research and analysis experience including three years at the professional level, and an associate’s degree; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years of professional experience in legal research and analysis.
Additional Requirements:
- You must possess good interpersonal skills, including active listening, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Your application must include a cover letter and resume.
- 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.
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 Info/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.
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