Attorney 2, Non-Supervisory

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is seeking an Attorney 2, Non-Supervisory, to provide legal writing and advisory support within the Office of Chief Counsel. This role focuses on licensing matters, noise exemption issues, and regulatory interpretations.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of professional legal experience and be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail for high-quality legal recommendations.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional legal experience and graduation from an accredited school of law; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• 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.
• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Pennsylvania law provides employment preferences for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

Responsibilities

• Case Review: Examine subpoena requests, continuance requests, and recommended opinions for legal sufficiency and compliance
• Opinion Drafting: Prepare Board Opinions and recommendations for licensing and noise exemption matters supported by statutes and evidence
• Document Preparation: Compile records, exhibits, letters, and attachments needed for appeals, hearings, and municipal communications
• Legal Guidance: Provide advice to Chief Counsel and other leadership regarding licensing cases, petitions, protests, and regulatory interpretations
• Research Support: Investigate legal issues, develop new arguments when precedent does not exist, and respond to questions regarding the Liquor Code
• Hearing Representation: Represent the Board at noise exemption hearings and review related reports and petitions

Job description

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), an independent state agency with more than $3 billion sales yearly, is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to serve as an Attorney 2, Non-Supervisory within the Office of Chief Counsel. If you are an exceptional legal writer with strong analytical skills, the PLCB wants to talk to you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides legal support to the Office of Chief Counsel PLCB by reviewing cases, preparing legal documents, and advising leadership on matters involving licensing and noise exemption issues. The role requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure all legal recommendations follow relevant laws and regulations. As an Attorney 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Review: Examine subpoena requests, continuance requests, and recommended opinions for legal sufficiency and compliance
• Opinion Drafting: Prepare Board Opinions and recommendations for licensing and noise exemption matters supported by statutes and evidence
• Document Preparation: Compile records, exhibits, letters, and attachments needed for appeals, hearings, and municipal communications
• Legal Guidance: Provide advice to Chief Counsel and other leadership regarding licensing cases, petitions, protests, and regulatory interpretations
• Research Support: Investigate legal issues, develop new arguments when precedent does not exist, and respond to questions regarding the Liquor Code
• Hearing Representation: Represent the Board at noise exemption hearings and review related reports and petitions

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

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: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 4 days per week. You will be required to report to the Northwest Office Building in Harrisburg one day 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Two years of professional legal experience and graduation from an accredited school of law; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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 be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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.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.