Legal Analyst, Office of General Counsel
: Job Details :

The Deputy Chief Counsel of the Real Property Division seeks a motivated individual to assist with various tasks related to Real Property issues. This position requires the application of laws, regulations, and policies to facilitate the efficient handling of estimated just compensations (EJC), as well as reviewing forms and legalities, filing petitions, motions, and briefs in common pleas court, appellate courts, administrative dockets, Environmental Hearing Boards (EHB), and Public Utility Commissions (PUC). In addition, you will perform legal research and compile, analyze, and present pertinent information to aid in legal recommendations and procedures. If you are up for this challenging position, we encourage you to apply today!

In this position, you will be responsible for the preparation and examination of legal documents essential for the estimated just compensation (EJC) process and the declaration of taking process, as well as maintaining updated records in databases. You will assist in the disposition process and facilitate the circulation of agreements for review regarding form and legality by the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and the Attorney General (AG). Your duties will include legal filings, conducting research, preparing cases, and providing general litigation support for hearings, trials, and appeals. Additionally, you will draft pleadings, discovery requests, memoranda, and briefs, while also supporting an attorney with research, witness coordination, document management, and trial logistics.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 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 a 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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school;
• Three years of professional experience in legal research and analysis, and a bachelor's degree;
• Five years of legal research and analysis experience including three years at the professional level, and an associate's degree;
• 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 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 resume.
• You must attach a resume to your application for review by the hiring manager. However, 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 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.

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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