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THE POSITION
The Office of General Counsel is seeking a highly motivated Legal Analyst to provide legal support and analysis to the Legal Office of the Department of State. Your work will focus on state laws and regulations; legislative history; agency programs; and judicial, legislative, transactional, and administrative processes. If you are detail-oriented with excellent organizational, critical-thinking, and multi-tasking skills and enjoy a fast-paced work environment, apply today!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Legal Analyst, you will also be responsible for interpreting and implementing commonwealth policies and legal protocols, determining and coordinating the information, as well as documenting management needs of a case, procurement, contract, or other legal matter. Additional duties include:
Analyzing and summarizing legislative and regulatory research
Determining the impact of statutory changes to current agency policies and operations
Synthesizing, summarizing, and presenting case-specific legal research data and investigative data
Drafting, reviewing, and analyzing agreements
Preparing procurement solicitations and related documents
Writing legal memoranda and briefsIf you have an extensive working knowledge of legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and the political process, we highly encourage you to apply!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 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after 6 months of employment. 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school; or
Five years of legal research and analysis experience including three years at the professional level, and an associate's degree; or
Three years of professional experience in legal research and analysis, and a bachelor's degree; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years of professional experience in legal research and analysis.Additional Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.Preferred Qualifications (not required):
Experience with cloud-based case management systemsHow to Apply:
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 [email protected] Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you ar 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.