Legal Analyst, OGC

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Legal Analyst in the Office of Chief Counsel. This role supports attorneys by reviewing educator complaints, researching legal matters, and organizing case information while handling sensitive materials.

Responsibilities include drafting materials, organizing case files, and contacting schools and courts to obtain records. Telework may be available part-time, with office presence in Harrisburg as needed.

Qualifications

• Five years of legal research and analysis experience with three years at the professional level, and an associate’s degree.
• Three years of professional experience in legal research and analysis, and a bachelor’s degree.
• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Equivalent combination including two years of professional experience in legal research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review educator complaints, research legal matters, and organize case information.
• Draft materials, organize case files, and assist attorneys with hearing documentation.
• Contact schools and courts to obtain records and verify case details.
• Update tracking systems and ensure accurate case information.

Skills

Legal research and analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

Job description

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2026-54315 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JULY 17, 2026 TO JULY 12, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

The Legal Analyst role with the Office of Chief Counsel offers an exciting chance to support important legal work for the Department of Education. This position allows you to learn core legal skills while helping attorneys prepare cases and review information. You will work with sensitive matters and play a key part in organizing documents and research. Join our team where your careful work helps protect educators, students, and schools across the Commonwealth!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports attorneys by reviewing educator complaints, researching legal matters, and organizing case information. As a Legal Analyst, you will perform the following duties:

• Complaint Review: Analyze allegations, gather facts, and determine whether submitted complaints meet required standards
• Legal Research: Examine laws, policies, and regulations to support case preparation
• Case Preparation: Draft materials, organize case files, and assist attorneys with hearing documentation
• Information Gathering: Contact schools and courts to obtain records and verify case details
• System Management: Update tracking systems and ensure case information is accurate and complete
• Administrative Support: Assist with phone coverage, mail processing, and special legal projects

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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 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. 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

• Five years of legal research and analysis experience including three years at the professional level, and an associate’s degree; or
• Three years of professional experience in legal research and analysis, and a bachelor’s degree; or
• A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years of professional experience in legal research and analysis.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Additional Requirements

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.