Senior Legal Analyst, OGC

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Senior Legal Analyst to support the Office of Chief Counsel. The role focuses on complex legal research, drafting legal documents, and analyzing laws and policies to guide agency operations.

You will assist attorneys and contribute to shaping legal strategy and policy development. The position emphasizes high-level research, case support, and project management, with potential telework options and full-time hours in Harrisburg.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in legal research and analysis, or equivalent in legal analytics.
• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training in legal research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex legal research on laws, regulations, and legislative history.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents for case preparation.
• Analyze laws and policies guiding agency operations and provide summaries with recommendations.
• Support attorneys with case strategy through compiled research and data.
• Assist in policy development and implementation of legal protocols and procedures.
• Manage large research projects and document production tasks.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Document drafting

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

THE POSITION

The Office of Chief Counsel for the Department of General Services (DGS) is seeking a Senior Legal Analyst. DGS is looking for a paralegal with experience in litigation or related fields, either with Commonwealth, other governmental, or private practice. Become a part of our team that is committed to providing legal counsel and representation to the Office of the Governor and executive agencies for the benefit of all Pennsylvanians.

THE POSITION

The Office of Chief Counsel for the Department of General Services (DGS) is seeking a Senior Legal Analyst. DGS is looking for a paralegal with experience in litigation or related fields, either with Commonwealth, other governmental, or private practice. Become a part of our team that is committed to providing legal counsel and representation to the Office of the Governor and executive agencies for the benefit of all Pennsylvanians.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the legal work of the Office of Chief Counsel by completing complex research, drafting legal documents, and analyzing laws and policies that guide agency operations. The role provides high-level support to attorneys and helps shape legal strategy and policy development. As a Senior Legal Analyst, you will perform the following duties:

• Legal Research: Conduct complex research on laws, regulations, legislative history, and agency programs
• Impact Analysis: Review legal and regulatory changes and prepare summaries with recommendations
• Case Support: Compile research findings and investigative data to support legal strategy
• Document Drafting: Prepare pleadings, briefs, and legal documents used in case preparation
• Policy Development: Assist in developing and implementing policies, legal protocols, and procedures
• Project Management: Manage large research projects and document production tasks

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:

• Two years of experience as a Legal Analyst, OGC (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of professional experience in legal research and analysis, and a Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school; or
• Seven years of legal research and analysis experience including five years at the professional level, and an associate’s degree; or
• Five years of professional experience in legal research and analysis, and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes four years of professional experience in legal research and analysis.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have at least one year of experience analyzing and summarizing documents/data.
• You must have at least one year of experience handling and maintaining confidential records.
• You must have at least one year of experience preparing and formatting legal documents or investigative summaries.
• You must have at least one year of professional experience using Microsoft Office Suite software.
• 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.