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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Attorney 2 in Pennsylvania
Attorney 2
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Attorney 2
Salary
$75,678.00 - $114,915.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2024-87742
Department
Liquor Control Board
Division
LC Chf Cnsl
Opening Date
07/02/2024
Closing Date
7/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
07120
Position Number
00107843
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST09
Bureau / Division Code
00268320
Bureau / Division
Office of Chief Counsel PLCB
Worksite Address
910 Capital Street, Northwest Office Building
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17124
Contact Name
Jenn Kelmelis
Contact Phone
717.787.5867
Contact Email
jkelmelis@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
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 (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00107843) .
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 willnotbe 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%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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Post-Employment Requirement: Are you admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania?
Yes, you must submit a copy of your certificate
No, but I am licensed to practice in a state with reciprocity. You must submit your license number and expiration
No, but I have completed all preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. You must submit proof of completion of the preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
No
02
Have you graduated from an accredited school of law? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
03
How many years of full-time professional legal experience do you possess?
2 years or more
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
Have you completed any post-graduate coursework in law? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
06
Preferred Qualification:Do you have working experience with the Right-to-Know Law?
Yes
No
07
Preferred Qualification:Do you have working experience with the regulatory review process?
Yes
No
08
Preferred Qualification:Do you have working experience with employment-related matters?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
