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Legal Office Administrator 1, OGC

Salary

$50,836.00 - $77,231.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-24476

Department

Insurance Department

Division

IN Chf Cnsl

Opening Date

04/30/2025

Closing Date

5/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

07071

Position Number

00086758

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00091100

Bureau / Division

IN Chief Counsel

Worksite Address

393 Walnut Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Kimberly Sheaffer

Contact Phone

717.346.1458

Contact Email

[email protected]

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THE POSITION

Are you a detail-oriented self-starter? Are you an innovative leader who takes initiative on assigned projects? If so, we welcome you to be a part of our legal team. The Office of Chief Counsel, Department of Insurance is on the lookout for an ambitious Legal Office Administrator to complete our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide support to the legal office working directly with Department Counsel to fulfill all operational requirements within the Office of Chief Counsel. Take your career to the next level, apply with us today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this important role, you will serve as the Agency Open Records Officer and assist in researching and responding to requests for public records and subpoenas. Acting as the Regulatory Coordinator, you will assist Department Counsel in drafting and reviewing proposed regulations. Additional duties include but are not limited to: assisting attorneys with all aspects of an administrative proceeding and/or civil case including trial or other hearings, performing legal research, analyzing legal issues, and preparing legal memoranda for attorney review. You will have the opportunity to m aintain the law library by purchasing and investigating new reference material, purging outdated material and monitoring the needs of the attorneys and support staff to ensure that appropriate materials are procured and necessary resources are available to all OGC staff.

This role offers a dynamic and rewarding environment where teamwork, communication, and attention to detail are key to success.

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=00086758) .

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, three days in office/two days telework (or in the office as needed). 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Two years of varied office management or staff work within a public or private legal office.

Additional Requirement:

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

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.

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Do you possess two or more years of full-time varied office management or staff work within a public or private legal office?

+ Yes

+ No

02

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 experience must also 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.

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Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov