Assistant Enforcement Counsel 1 Pgcb

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board seeks an Assistant Enforcement Counsel 1 to support regulatory enforcement and licensing decisions. You will provide legal research, analysis, and recommendations to the supervising attorney in the regional Office of Enforcement Counsel.

This role improves regulatory decisions and strengthens the agency's enforcement capabilities. Responsibilities include reviewing regulatory reports, evaluating applications for permits,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law with admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with professionalism and integrity.
• Experience or ability to conduct legal research and develop regulatory recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance and recommendations on enforcement matters.
• Evaluate employee applications for permits and registrations under Board jurisdiction.
• Present enforcement matters at public Board meetings.

Skills

Legal research

Regulatory analysis

Policy guidance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Are you eager to begin the next chapter in your professional career while showcasing your legal expertise? If so, consider joining the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PBCB) as an Assistant Enforcement Counsel 1. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your specialized skillset as you provide legal services and advice to the supervising attorney of the assigned regional Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC). This position gives you the chance to strengthen your legal abilities while supporting important regulatory decisions. Make your career goals a reality with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board!

This role focuses on providing legal research, analysis, and recommendations that support regulatory enforcement and licensing decisions within the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. As a Assistant Enforcement Counsel 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Legal Guidance: Review regulatory reports and provide recommendations relating to enforcement matters
• Application Review: Evaluate employee applications and recommend actions regarding permits and registrations under Board jurisdiction
• Case Presentation: Present enforcement matters at public meetings before the Board
• Document Drafting: Draft and analyze legal documents for assigned matters
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research within designated subject areas
• Correspondence Response: Answer routine correspondence related to assigned cases

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework). 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $71,280.00 (before taxes).
• 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

• Graduation from an accredited school of law and certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Additional Requirement

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon the completion of a Personal History Questionnaire with a thorough background investigation, including drug screening and the subsequent review and approval by the Board.

Veterans

• To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.