What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Analyst, OGC position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
NOTE: This posting will close on April 19, 2025 or after 40 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
Are you an organized and motivated professional, looking for an exciting new opportunity offering career growth and advancement? The Office of General Counsel is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide legal paraprofessional support to the prosecuting attorneys within the Office of Chief Counsel of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). You will play a crucial role in ensuring the office's operations are carried out efficiently and effectively. Do not miss your chance to be a part of our dynamic and dedicated team!
The Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) is a vital organization responsible for enforcing the liquor code and related regulations of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), the Crimes Code, and other laws of the Commonwealth at businesses that have liquor licenses issued by the PLCB. The PSP’s Office of Chief Counsel has four legal offices that are responsible for providing legal services to the BLCE. The legal offices located in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Allentown, and Philadelphia are staffed with one supervising attorney, one or more assistant counsel, a legal analyst, and a legal assistant. The attorneys handle the processing of administrative citations filed against liquor licensees, which are adjudicated by the PLCB's Office of Administrative Law Judge (OALJ).
As a Legal Analyst, you will play a crucial role in the preparation of citation cases for hearings before the OALJ. You will prepare a pre-hearing memo, which outlines all relevant testimony, documentary evidence, and exhibits that will be presented at the hearing. In order to do this effectively, you must carefully review the investigative report and its attachments, and may need to gather additional information from the investigating officers and witnesses. You will also be responsible for identifying any potential evidentiary or legal issues that may arise during the case and alerting the assigned attorney. Additionally, you may be asked to assist in writing and filing motions and briefs as needed.
This is a highly specialized area of administrative trial practice, and the Commonwealth liquor laws are constantly changing. The PSP's Office of Chief Counsel works closely with the bureau's command staff to ensure that both licensees and enforcement officers understand the rules and regulations surrounding liquor and gambling. You will play a key part in this process by providing support to attorneys through legal research and case reviews. Furthermore, you will also offer assistance with PSP firearms cases assigned to the Pittsburgh Legal Office. This work will involve assisting the assigned attorney with tasks such as drafting and filing legal documents, conducting legal research, and completing other general legal duties as directed by the handling attorney.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Are you an organized and motivated professional, looking for an exciting new opportunity offering career growth and advancement? The Office of General Counsel is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide legal paraprofessional support to the prosecuting attorneys within the Office of Chief Counsel of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). You will play a crucial role in ensuring the office's operations are carried out efficiently and effectively. Do not miss your chance to be a part of our dynamic and dedicated team!
The Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) is a vital organization responsible for enforcing the liquor code and related regulations of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), the Crimes Code, and other laws of the Commonwealth at businesses that have liquor licenses issued by the PLCB. The PSP’s Office of Chief Counsel has four legal offices that are responsible for providing legal services to the BLCE. The legal offices located in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Allentown, and Philadelphia are staffed with one supervising attorney, one or more assistant counsel, a legal analyst, and a legal assistant. The attorneys handle the processing of administrative citations filed against liquor licensees, which are adjudicated by the PLCB's Office of Administrative Law Judge (OALJ).
As a Legal Analyst, you will play a crucial role in the preparation of citation cases for hearings before the OALJ. You will prepare a pre-hearing memo, which outlines all relevant testimony, documentary evidence, and exhibits that will be presented at the hearing. In order to do this effectively, you must carefully review the investigative report and its attachments, and may need to gather additional information from the investigating officers and witnesses. You will also be responsible for identifying any potential evidentiary or legal issues that may arise during the case and alerting the assigned attorney. Additionally, you may be asked to assist in writing and filing motions and briefs as needed.
This is a highly specialized area of administrative trial practice, and the Commonwealth liquor laws are constantly changing. The PSP's Office of Chief Counsel works closely with the bureau's command staff to ensure that both licensees and enforcement officers understand the rules and regulations surrounding liquor and gambling. You will play a key part in this process by providing support to attorneys through legal research and case reviews. Furthermore, you will also offer assistance with PSP firearms cases assigned to the Pittsburgh Legal Office. This work will involve assisting the assigned attorney with tasks such as drafting and filing legal documents, conducting legal research, and completing other general legal duties as directed by the handling attorney.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 2 days per week. Telework will be subject to the approval of the General Counsel after completion of a 6-month probationary period. 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 Pittsburgh.
- 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.
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.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Additional Requirement:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
- 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.
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.
Salary : $58,035 - $88,235
