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- THE POSITION
Do you possess strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities? The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is looking for a skilled individual to handle administrative, clerical, and analytical tasks for a legal office within the Southeast Regional Office of Chief Counsel (SEROCC) under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Governor's Office of General Counsel (OGC). If you have a passion for public service and are motivated to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!
- DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role requires you to perform a range of tasks to assist the legal teams. As the office manager, you will be responsible for managing all operational aspects of the office to ensure smooth and efficient workflow. Additionally, you will be involved in organizing and managing legal files, keeping track of litigation deadlines, implementing litigation holds, filing legal documents, and providing support to attorneys with basic legal research and document preparation. Strong interpersonal skills, such as active listening, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, are essential for this position.
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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week upon completion of a satisfactory probationary review. 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 Norristown.
- 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 varied office management or staff work within a public or private legal office.
Additional Requirements:- You must have one year or more of advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite software.
- You must have one year or more of formatting and filing of legal documents.
- You must have one year or more of proofreading documents accurately, including use of correct legal citations.
- You must have one year or more of management of large projects, such as exhibit preparation for multi-day trials or hearings.
- You must have experience handling and maintaining confidential information.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required)- Experience with interpreting, editing and/or composing legal documents, including verification of transcript references cited in legal briefs.
- Professional interaction with clients, opposing counsel, citizens, and/or court officials.
- Training in and use of Westlaw or Lexis legal research tools and briefing aids.
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 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.