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Legal Assistant 1PrintApplyLegal Assistant 1Salary$33,663.00 - $50,230.00 AnnuallyLocationDauphin County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeDepartmentDepartment of StateJob NumberCS-20192352-07010Closing8/30/2019 11:59 PM EasternJob Code07010Position Number00060978UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitA1Pay GroupST04Bureau/Division Code3100Bureau/DivisionState Legal OfficeWorksite Address2601 N 3rd StreetCityHarrisburgZip Code17110Contact NameEmily ShapardContact Phone717-783-9273Contact [email protected]
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THE POSITIONInterested in a job that contributes to ensuring the State Legal Office is running efficiently and effectively? Legal Assistant's aide the State Legal Office by providing clerical support within the Prosecution Division of the Department of State Legal Office to ensure its operations are running efficiently and effectively.IMPORTANT: YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS VACANCY POSTING, MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND RECEIVE A SCORE. YOUR SCORE IS ONLY VALID FOR THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY. ONCE THIS POSITION IS FILLED, YOUR SCORE IS NO LONGER VALID.
Full-time employment
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 1 hour lunch period
DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe State Legal Office provides professional legal services to various program areas within the Department of State.In this position you will be responsible for duties such as providing hearing or trial support by reviewing files and assembling exhibits, assisting attorneys in recovering information, and preparing various correspondence.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQualifications:
Must meetPA residency requirement– For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:Three years of responsible
clerical, enforcement, or investigative work;ORan equivalent combination of experience and training.
Based on your answers to the supplemental application questions regarding education, you may be instructed to upload a copy of your college transcripts to your application
Must be able to perform essential job functions
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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] INFORMATION
Score valid for this specific posting only
Score based on information reported on application and supplemental questions
Provide complete and accurate information or:
score may be lower than deserved
application processing may be delayed
disqualification may result
May only testonceunder this announcement
Email notice of test results provided
Further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference, and other items can be obtained from:Harrisburg: 2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O. Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (717) 783-3058Philadelphia: 110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107Pittsburgh: 411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)Internet: https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxHealth & WellnessWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Work/Life BalanceWe understand that there is more to life than work – and we want you to enjoy it!We offer paid vacation days, paid sick days, military leave, as well as paid time off for most major U.S. holidays. Alternate work schedules and telecommuting arrangements are available for certain positions.Career DevelopmentWe want to help you grow and see your goals become a reality! Supervisors and human resource staff are available to help employees create a plan to develop skills for their current jobs or prepare for the next step in their careers. Employees can easily transfer between positions or agencies to expand knowledge and pursue new challenges while retaining leave and benefits. Additionally, there are a variety of programs available to help get you where you need to be.Other RewardsCommonwealth employees enjoy many other rewards, including opportunities for recognition, workplace charitable giving, and even special employee-only discounts.For more information about benefits, health and wellness, work-life balance, career development, and other rewards go towww.employment.pa.govand click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01Do you possess three years of responsible clerical, enforcement, or investigative work?
Yes
No
02If 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 experiencemustalso 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.03Have you completed any undergraduate coursework?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. 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 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
04You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You may attach a resume, but youmustalso complete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions.All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
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05WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONCompiles information, briefs, motions, pleadings, reports, court filings, and other legal documents. Prepares standard legal forms and formats legal document submissions from written or dictated sources. Proos and corrects drafts for grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and legal citation.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience compiling information for various types of documents and reports. I was responsible for compiling the entire document or report.
B. I have experience compiling information for various types of documents and reports. Someone else was responsible for compiling the final report using the information I gathered.
C. I have college-level coursework in areas such as business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
06Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
07If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
08WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - CUSTOMER SERVICEInteracts with the public, courts, clients, parties, to include attorneys of record, or other personnel to gather information, acts as a liaison between staff, and explains rules, regulations, and policies to staff. Provides appropriate responses to inquiries and refers individuals to the appropriate area for assistance as necessary. Schedules hearings and conferences.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience receiving customer inquiries and requests. I was responsible for answering questions and providing technical information as necessary.
B. I have experience receiving customer inquiries and requests. I was responsible for answering general questions but referred customers to someone else for responses to technical questions.
C. I have college-level coursework in areas such as communications, public speaking, public relations, conflict resolution, or interviewing.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
09Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
10If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
11WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - REVIEWING AND MAINTAINING DOCUMENTSReviews and maintains legal documents, files, and manuals for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Maintains and tracks appeals, administrative requests, correspondence, and filings using electronic databases and paper case files. Reviews all appeals and assigns the appropriate docket number based upon the issue(s) appealed. Updates corresponding legal documents when necessary and sends the appropriate documentation to parties. Reviews recommendations, Final Orders, appeals, and judicial rulings for consistency with laws and regulations.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience reviewing and maintaining databases, documents, and manuals. I was responsible for evaluating recommended changes for accuracy and clarity and making those changes as needed.
B. I have experience maintaining databases, documents, and manuals. I was responsible for making changes based on recommendations which were evaluated for accuracy and clarity by someone else.
C. I have college-level coursework in areas such as electronic records management, documents management, records retention, record keeping, information confidentiality, records management, or business law.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
12Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
13If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
14WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATIONConducts legal research by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information related to legal and regulatory requirements. Reviews appeal files and coordinates information from other personnel to provide hearing or trial support.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience researching records and files for various projects and reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available documents from a variety of data sources.
B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single records location.
C. I have college-level coursework in areas such as legal research, research methods, statistics, research design and analysis, or data collection.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
15Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
16If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required QuestionAgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Websitehttp://www.employment.pa.gov
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