Legal Assistant 1 Job at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania

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  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Pennsylvania

Job Description

THE POSITION Are you organized, detail-oriented, and ready to play a key role at the Public Utility Commission (PUC) as a Legal Assistant 1? The Secretary’s Bureau is seeking a motivated and dependable individual to help keep our operations running smoothly. If that person is you, apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Legal Assistant 1, you will perform varied legal clerical work in the Order Entry Section of the PUC’s Secretary’s Bureau, requiring typing skills to process a variety of documents. You will review and analyze Orders, Secretarial letters, and Initial and Recommended Decisions to determine the necessary action that must be taken for proceedings. As a team member, you will make sure documents are in the correct format, proper grammar, and have accurate information. There will be opportunities to exercise independent judgment when reviewing requests, determining proper service, action that is needed, and distributing required documents. This professional communicates with staff, attorneys, utilities, and consumers as needed. Work also involves retrieving, searching, and updating case files for accuracy. Workflow varies in quantity and must be completed on a timely basis to provide effective information for commission use. Specifically, orders must be served timely to meet statutory requirements. WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Full-time employment Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: Part‑time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office. TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee’s alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements: Within a reasonable travel distance of headquarters; and Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or 717.787.8714. 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. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY Minimum Experience and Training Requirements Three years of responsible clerical, enforcement or investigative work; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements You must meet the PA residency requirement. You must be able to perform essential job functions. 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. 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 and click on Veterans. 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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Second job, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Monday to Friday

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