Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Attorney 2 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4559563 THE POSITION The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is seeking a versatile and motivated professional to serve as an Attorney 2 within the Office of Chief Counsel for employment, legislative, regulatory, and general matters. If you want to further your professional legal experience with an organization that values social responsibility, the PLCB wants to talk to you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will review and analyze legislation, draft regulatory amendment proposals, assist with responding to Right-to-Know Law requests, and handle some employment-related work. You will perform legal work at the full professional performance level from conducting legal research and drafting opinions, pleadings, and other documents, to the rendering of decisions affecting agency operations and representing the agency before administrative tribunals or courts of law. This includes working under general supervision by a higher-level attorney based on the difficulty of the legal problems encountered. Do not miss this rewarding opportunity to advance your career in the legal field with our team!
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 60-minute lunch. Work hours are negotiable. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 4 days per 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of professional legal experience and graduation from an accredited school of law; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Post Employment Requirement:
Applicants must be certified for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and must maintain membership on a continuous basis during employment.
Additional Requirements: You must be a highly motivated Attorney prepared to step into the role with little to no additional training. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required): Working experience with the Right-to-Know Law Working experience with the regulatory review process Working experience with employment-related matters
Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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 meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other requ red 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%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.
