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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Attorney 1 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4464241 THE POSITION
Are you passionate about civil rights and social justice? Are you committed to providing access to justice to all citizens of Pennsylvania? Do you share our vision that all people have the right to live, work and learn in an environment that is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination and marginalization? Are you skilled at using litigation and conciliation as a tool for social change? If so, consider joining the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission's Office of Chief Counsel as an Attorney 1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK Within this role, you will be responsible for preparing summaries of laws and cases and offering legal advice to investigators and intake personnel. You will have the opportunity to assist higher level attorneys in examining and preparing legal documents, briefs, pleadings and opinions. Duties include preparing cases for trial, in trial work, and conferring with private citizens to advise them on state laws and regulations. This position travels as required and performs related work as needed. When this position is filled, the last day of work will be June 30, 2024.
Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Temporary, full-time employment. When this position is filled, the last day of work will be June 30, 2024. Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per week. 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of law and certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; or Completion of all preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Post Employment Requirement: Applicants must be certified for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and must maintain membership on a continuous basis during employment.
Additional Requirements: You must possess experience in the legal field. You must possess Civil Rights experience. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. You must pass a background investigation.
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 emplo ment 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.