Legal Office Administrator 1, OGC

Are you a detail-oriented self-starter? Are you an innovative leader who takes initiative on assigned projects? If so, we welcome you to be a part of our legal team. The Office of Chief Counsel, Department of Insurance is on the lookout for an ambitious Legal Office Administrator to complete our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide support to the legal office working directly with Department Counsel to fulfill all operational requirements within the Office of Chief Counsel. Take your career to the next level, apply with us today!

In this important role, you will serve as the Agency Open Records Officer and assist in researching and responding to requests for public records and subpoenas. Acting as the Regulatory Coordinator, you will assist Department Counsel in drafting and reviewing proposed regulations. Additional duties include but are not limited to: assisting attorneys with all aspects of an administrative proceeding and/or civil case including trial or other hearings, performing legal research, analyzing legal issues, and preparing legal memoranda for attorney review. You will have the opportunity to maintain the law library by purchasing and investigating new reference material, purging outdated material and monitoring the needs of the attorneys and support staff to ensure that appropriate materials are procured and necessary resources are available to all OGC staff.

This role offers a dynamic and rewarding environment where teamwork, communication, and attention to detail are key to success.

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 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, three days in office/two days telework (or in the office as needed). 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of varied office management or staff work within a public or private legal office.

Additional 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.

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.