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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has an opening for a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant 1 within the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E). This position is one of two Legal Assistants who provide legal secretarial and clerical support to the I&E staff. Some basic terminology and familiarity with legal documents are helpful; however, if you are willing to learn, we can train you! If you are ready for a dynamic clerical career, we invite you to apply!

In this position, you will prepare, type, and proofread various types of legal documents and correspondence. Your attention to detail in this work will help our team represent the public interest regarding public utilities such as electricity, natural gas, water, and more! Work involves proofreading typed materials for grammatical and typographical correctness, as well as adherence to Bureau and Commission policy, methods, and deadlines.

Your responsibilities will also involve tracking corrections made to specific documents, preparing final copies for transmittal, and ensuring finalized documents are delivered to each party via all required formats. This includes filing documents with Bureaus and Courts on time using the electronic filing system, receiving electronically filed documents from outside parties, and maintaining organized central lists and folders of all electronic documents and their respective recipients. Other responsibilities may include assisting with travel arrangements and maintaining office supplies inventory, as well as greeting visitors, answering phones, and screening calls.

If you are detail-oriented, adaptable, and eager for new opportunities, we want you on our team! Find professional fulfillment with us in an exciting legal clerical career supporting an organization that balances the needs of consumers and utilities to ensure safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates for all people in Pennsylvania.

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.
• 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.
  • 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

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.

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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.

• 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.