Legal Assistant I job at Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General in Harrisburg, PA
Title: Legal Assistant I
Location: Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
50681121
Department: Civil Law Division
Job Description:
Telework: Following necessary training, you may have the opportunity to telework up to 3 days per week. This position will require you to report to the headquartered location. Individuals permitted to telework must have internet access.
Position Type: Full-time, Non-civil service, Union
Work Hours: 8:30 – 5:00
Salary Range: Legal Assistant I starting salary of $40,685
Basic Function
The primary role of this position is to provide support for the Civil Law Division. Assignments are received through the Attorney Resource Center (ARC) Ticketing system from Civil Law Division attorneys and investigators as needed. Work entails the performance of legal clerical activities executed by using independent judgment. Skilled typing and processing of legal documents is required.
This position performs clerical support as needed to all sections within the Civil Law Division that are involved in representing Commonwealth agencies, officials, and employees in federal, state, and circuit courts and the Supreme Court of the United States. The cases are based on a variety of issues such as federal constitutional, federal statutory, state statutory, common law, tort, tax, and bankruptcy claims and appeals from the lower court cases.
Examples Of Duties
Types documents from handwritten draft, from either oral or taped dictation, or from original source documents into draft or final form
Proofreads documents/correspondence to ensure that information is grammatically correct, complete, and consistent and adheres to agency rules and regulations
Opens, maintains, closes, and archives cases
Electronically files documents in all Pennsylvania and federal courts
Assists with the pick-up and delivery of legal documents from/to the appropriate court
Inputs data into the appropriate computer systems and retrieves same when needed
Makes travel arrangements for attorneys and/or subpoenaed witnesses
Processes all incoming mail properly and efficiently
Drafts correspondence
Creates standard pleadings and documents segments using templates
Prints, scans, and copies documents
Schedules depositions, obtains court reporters, and secures conference rooms
Answers telephones and greets guests
Operates desktop computer, scanner, and printer
Operates a copier and sends faxes
Reviews written complaints, appeals, applications, rulings, or decisions to determine whether they meet basic statutory requirements
Gathers information through research and investigation to determine whether necessary legal requirements and regulatory requirements have been met
Reviews enforcement actions to ensure compliance with departmental regulations, proper application of law, adherence to procedure and appropriate documentation of evidence of violations
Recommends approval or denial of appeals of administrative decision, such as the prohibition of the sale of a firearm based on applicants’ criminal records
Performs other duties as require
Minimum Experience and Training
Legal Assistant I:
Three years of responsible clerical, enforcement, or investigative work OR
Any equivalent combination of experience and training
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
At least one year of experience working in an office environment
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Location: Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
50681121
Department: Civil Law Division
Job Description:
Telework: Following necessary training, you may have the opportunity to telework up to 3 days per week. This position will require you to report to the headquartered location. Individuals permitted to telework must have internet access.
Position Type: Full-time, Non-civil service, Union
Work Hours: 8:30 – 5:00
Salary Range: Legal Assistant I starting salary of $40,685
Basic Function
The primary role of this position is to provide support for the Civil Law Division. Assignments are received through the Attorney Resource Center (ARC) Ticketing system from Civil Law Division attorneys and investigators as needed. Work entails the performance of legal clerical activities executed by using independent judgment. Skilled typing and processing of legal documents is required.
This position performs clerical support as needed to all sections within the Civil Law Division that are involved in representing Commonwealth agencies, officials, and employees in federal, state, and circuit courts and the Supreme Court of the United States. The cases are based on a variety of issues such as federal constitutional, federal statutory, state statutory, common law, tort, tax, and bankruptcy claims and appeals from the lower court cases.
Examples Of Duties
Types documents from handwritten draft, from either oral or taped dictation, or from original source documents into draft or final form
Proofreads documents/correspondence to ensure that information is grammatically correct, complete, and consistent and adheres to agency rules and regulations
Opens, maintains, closes, and archives cases
Electronically files documents in all Pennsylvania and federal courts
Assists with the pick-up and delivery of legal documents from/to the appropriate court
Inputs data into the appropriate computer systems and retrieves same when needed
Makes travel arrangements for attorneys and/or subpoenaed witnesses
Processes all incoming mail properly and efficiently
Drafts correspondence
Creates standard pleadings and documents segments using templates
Prints, scans, and copies documents
Schedules depositions, obtains court reporters, and secures conference rooms
Answers telephones and greets guests
Operates desktop computer, scanner, and printer
Operates a copier and sends faxes
Reviews written complaints, appeals, applications, rulings, or decisions to determine whether they meet basic statutory requirements
Gathers information through research and investigation to determine whether necessary legal requirements and regulatory requirements have been met
Reviews enforcement actions to ensure compliance with departmental regulations, proper application of law, adherence to procedure and appropriate documentation of evidence of violations
Recommends approval or denial of appeals of administrative decision, such as the prohibition of the sale of a firearm based on applicants’ criminal records
Performs other duties as require
Minimum Experience and Training
Legal Assistant I:
Three years of responsible clerical, enforcement, or investigative work OR
Any equivalent combination of experience and training
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
At least one year of experience working in an office environment
Apply Now
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