Reference #: 4585132 THE POSITION Do you have excellent communication skills and experience providing outstanding customer servicer? The Public Utility Commission's Office of Special Assistants is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent multi-tasking abilities and who is very detailed-oriented to join our team as a Legal Assistant 1. This position gives you the opportunity to review draft documents and transform them into final Orders in addition to various administrative duties. Apply today to become part of a team where you have the ability to coordinate with utility companies and engage with the public!

Our mission is to balance the needs of consumers and utilities; ensure safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protect the public interest; educate consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; further economic development; and foster new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Legal Assistant 1, you will play a vital role in our office as the focal point for assisting staff in the preparation of and the completion of final Commission Opinions and Orders in the Office of Special Assistants, through both legal research and clerical enhancements. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written formats. It is essential to possess general office skills, word processing abilities, and knowledge of Lexis and Westlaw. You will be responsible for reviewing draft documents prepared by the legal and technical professional staff and transforming those documents into final form consistent with the established parameters of the office. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with professional staff to ensure that they are apprised of, and adhere to, established input protocol to facilitate the efficient finalization of documents, which can be more than 100 pages long. In this role, you will also be required to track and follow-up with time sensitive cases, as well as other aspects of internal and external administrative support. This position requires strong critical thinking skills with the ability to multitask under time constraints, as well as the ability to work independently.

We are looking for a candidate that possesses common knowledge and understanding of legal terms and materials who will provide legal research and clerical support to the office. If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this position, we want to talk to you!

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. 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 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements: Within a reasonable travel distance of Harrisburg; 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 ye rs 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 thelinkand 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-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.

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.