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Posted May 01, 2024

Attorney 1, Office of General Counsel

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA Full Time
Reference: CommonwealthofPennsylvania4420962
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2024-78859 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MARCH 12, 2024 TO MARCH 16, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Are you a lawyer looking for a better work-life balance and more time for your family and hobbies? If you are tired of billable hour requirements, this opportunity might be the perfect fit for you. Join our team that offers comprehensive legal support for the latest developments in the transportation industry. This position is located in Harrisburg and allows for a flexible schedule of three days in the office and two days working remotely, as decided by the General Counsel.


As our Attorney 1, you will manage a diverse range of cases, such as autonomous and electric vehicle programs, aviation, shipping and public transit grants, intellectual property protection, information technology licenses, bid protests, and public-private partnerships. Learn more about PennDOT programs supported by General Law attorneys at www.penndot.pa.gov. The DOT Office of Chief Counsel is offering an exciting position for a licensed attorney in the General Law Division, with a hybrid remote work option based in Harrisburg.

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 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.
  • 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:
  • Graduation from an accredited school of law and certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; or
  • Completion of all preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

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 Requirement:

  • Must have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be a member in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Criteria (not required):
  • Experience in transactional matters, including the drafting, negotiating, and reviewing of contracts and procurement documents.
  • Willing to learn novel and complex areas of law and develop specialization in substantive practice areas;
  • Possess solid legal research, analysis, and reasoning capabilities.
  • Able and willing to handle legal matters both independently and as part of a team.
  • Possess excellent inter-personal skills, including the ability to foster trust and respect and to create positive working relationships.

Legal Requirements:
  • You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:
  • You must attach a cover letter and resume to your application for review by the hiring manager. However, the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.

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