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Staff Attorney (Attorney 2)

Salary

$77,379.00 - $117,500.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-38565

Department

Milk Board

Division

MB Lgl

Opening Date

12/18/2025

Closing Date

1/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

07120

Position Number

00210332

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00270015

Bureau / Division

Milk Board, Legal Division

Worksite Address

2301 N Cameron St

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

OA, CE Section Intake Division

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

The Milk Board is on the lookout for a skilled, reliable, and highly motivated Attorney to join their team, providing essential legal support and guidance to the Board Staff. This role is crucial in ensuring that the staff can effectively and efficiently implement and uphold the statutes and regulations that the Board oversees. If you possess a keen eye for detail and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced office setting, the Milk Board is eager to connect with you! Your expertise will play a vital role in navigating the complexities of legal compliance, making a significant impact on the Board's operations and mission.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Staff Attorney, your primary role will involve providing legal counsel to Board Staff regarding the interpretation and application of various laws, including the Milk Marketing Law, the Milk Marketing Fee Act, and the Milk Producers' Security Act, along with Board regulations and Official General Orders. You will play a crucial role in guiding investigatory processes to ensure that the presentations made to the Board for prosecutions are thorough and well-founded. This includes reviewing prosecution referrals from Board Staff, issuing citations when warranted, engaging in settlement discussions, and representing cases before the Board. Additionally, you will be responsible for monitoring compliance with Board orders and any negotiated settlements, ensuring that all legal proceedings are conducted effectively and in accordance with established legal standards.

The Milk Board seeks a candidate who possesses strong analytical skills, is resourceful, and has a customer service orientation. The ideal applicant should have a passion for research and enjoy collaborating with a diverse team to achieve the agency's objectives.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00210332) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 2 days per week, with the possibility of up to 4 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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:

+ You 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.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

+ Experience working independently preparing and representing clients in administrative and appellate proceedings

+ Experience with regulatory or statutory drafting

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:

+ 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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Post-employment Requirement: Are you admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania?

+ Yes, you must submit a copy of your certificate

+ No, but I am licensed to practice in a state with reciprocity. You must submit your license number and expiration

+ No, but I have completed all preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. You must submit proof of completion of the preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

+ No

02

If you answered "Yes", please provide your certification number and expiration date.

03

Have you graduated from an accredited school of law? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Yes

+ No

04

How many years of full-time professional legal experience do you possess?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

05

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

06

Have you completed any post-graduate coursework in law? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Yes

+ No

07

Preferred Qualification:Do you have experience independently preparing and representing clients in administrative and appellate proceedings?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Preferred Qualification:Do you have experience with regulatory or statutory drafting?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov