Legal Office Administrator 1, OGC

Are you a highly responsible and detail oriented individual? Do you have administrative experience providing confidential legal support? The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Office of Chief Counsel is seeking a Legal Office Administrator 1. If you want to work with a professional legal staff that supports public safety, then we encourage you to apply today!

As a Legal Office Administrator 1, you will perform advanced administrative and professional legal support work within the Office of Chief Counsel. You will track and process contracts and incoming assignments, electronically file legal documents with appropriate courts, and recommend contracting process improvements. You will also make travel arrangements, pay office invoices, and prepare procurement requests. This role involves handling sensitive and confidential matters consistent with attorney-client privilege and the ability to support the Chief Counsel by performing key planning and reporting functions. In addition, you will answer incoming calls, open and distribute mail, maintain office supplies and equipment, and serve as timekeeper by tracking employee leave time.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, three days per week in the office and 2 days per week teleworking. 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 Requirements:

• You must have experience in a legal office setting.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Understanding and knowledge of basic legal office duties

Legal Requirements:

• The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation by Pennsylvania State Police.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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).
• 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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