Legal Assistant 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Pittsburgh, PA • 21h ago

Reference #: 5127564 THE POSITION

Are you interested in a rewarding position that plays a vital role in ensuring due process and justice is provided to the public? If so, the Public Utility Commission is currently seeking a Legal Assistant 1 with outstanding organizational and communication skills to join our team in our Pittsburgh office. This position gives you the opportunity to perform a variety of complex secretarial and clerical duties within our Office of Administrative Law Judge. If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment, we want you on our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Legal Assistant 1 you will provide clerical support to judges and other legal assistants. Work includes preparing documents, proofreading materials for accuracy, filing decisions, and tracking progress of cases. You will also coordinate travel accommodations, correspond with scheduling staff, and distribute information to appropriate staff. Additional responsibilities include, but may not be limited to: Managing office filing system Routing mail and telephone calls to appropriate personnel Maintaining master calendar of all OALJ hearings Retrieving pertinent case information from InfoMAP case management system Maintaining office inventory Managing legal resources and reference materials

The Office of Administrative Law Judge is a rewarding place to work because of the dynamic interaction between judges, attorneys, support staff, other bureaus, and the public!

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 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 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. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS 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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

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.

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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