Legal Assistant 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC) seeks an organized Legal Assistant to join the Compliance and Assignment section. You will review filings, enter data, route cases, and provide updates for staff using standard office software.

Full-time schedule is 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday; telework may be possible part-time after eligibility. PA residency is required. The agency promotes equal opportunity and encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Three years of clerical, enforcement or investigative experience (or an equivalent combination).
• Must meet PA residency requirements.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Telework eligibility and related requirements for PA residency and telework.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming filings to ensure compliance with agency rules.
• Enter filing information accurately into the case management system.
• Route filings to the correct bureau for action.
• Prepare clear written and verbal updates for staff.
• Operate word processing and general office software for daily tasks.

Skills

Clerical experience

Data entry

Documentation

Communication

Job description

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC) is currently seeking candidates with outstanding organization, multi-tasking, and attention to detail skills to join our team as a Legal Assistant! As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to work your way up to a better future. Your accurate and efficient completion of tasks helps keep utility and motor carrier services safe for all Pennsylvania citizens.

This position supports the Compliance and Assignment section of the PA PUC Secretary's Bureau by helping review incoming filings and ensuring accurate processing. The work helps keep cases moving and supports smooth operations across the agency. As a Legal Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Document Review: Examine incoming filings to ensure they meet agency rules
• Data Entry: Record accurate filing information in the case management system
• Case Assignment: Route filings to the correct bureau for further action
• Communication Support: Prepare clear written and verbal updates for staff as needed
• Office Technology Use: Operate word processing and general office software to complete daily tasks

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. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.
  • To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:
    • Within a reasonable travel distance of headquarters; 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 [e-mail] 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years 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 the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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.