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Legal Assistant 2
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PA)
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Legal Assistant 2
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Legal Assistant 2
Salary
$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2025-37600
Department
Department of Community & Economic Development
Division
CE Off Small Bus Advct
Opening Date
12/08/2025
Closing Date
12/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
07020
Position Number
00122291
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A1
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
00247001
Bureau / Division
Office of Small Business Advocate
Worksite Address
Forum Place
Worksite Address
555 Walnut Street, 1st floor
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17101
Contact Name
DCED HR Office
Contact Email
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
THE POSITION
Do you thrive in high stakes situations? Are you able to facilitate the best results from others and provide direction and guidance to those in need? If so, the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) may have the career path you have been searching for! The Pennsylvania Office of Small Business Advocate is actively seeking a driven and detail-oriented professional to join our initiative in providing specialized administrative legal support to our attorney's and leadership team as we assist small businesses with their utilities.
Find your passion in public service and apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Legal Assistant 2, you will provide high level legal support and administrative expertise surrounding legal documents, while also assisting with drafting, formatting, and finalization of documents for the Legal Operations Unit. You will assist with the management of specialized internal legal systems for submission of annual and quarterly reporting, both internally and externally, working directly with and in compliance with all internal legal case management programmatic systems.
In addition, you will be responsible for d aily legal document delivery and pickup, to include copying and distributing legal documents to the appropriate parties. Your role will be instrumental in s upporting and maintaining all trial and pretrial matters and obtaining, assembling, and organizing documents pertinent to litigation and settlement.
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=00122291) .
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: 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: Selected candidates who are new to the employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the non-negotiable starting annual salary of $45,907.
+ 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:
+ One year as a Legal Assistant 1;or
+ Four years of responsible clerical, investigative or enforcement work including one year of legal clerical support experience;or
+ An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
+ You must possess four years of experience working in a legal office.
+ You must possess four years of experience providing legal administrative support to attorneys.
+ You must possess four years of experience preparing legal documents, managing case files, and handling confidential information with accuracy and professionalism.
+ You must possess four years of experience conducting legal research.
+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
+ Paralegal experience
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.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.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Legal Assistant 1 for one or more years full-time?
+ Yes
+ No
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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.
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How many years of full-time responsible clerical, investigative, or enforcement work do you possess?
+ 4 years or more
+ 3 but less than 4 years
+ 2 but less than 3 years
+ 1 but less than 2 years
+ Less than 1 year
+ None
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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.
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Do you possess one or more years of full-time legal clerical support experience?
+ Yes
+ No
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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.
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How much college coursework have you completed? 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 your education was 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 visiting visitingwww.naces.organd 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.
+ 120 or more credits
+ 90 but less than 120 credits
+ 60 but less than 90 credits
+ 30 but less than 60 credits
+ Less than 30 credits
+ None
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Have you completed six or more college credits in the legal field (such as civil litigation, legal research and writing, business law, or other related areas)? 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
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Additional Requirement- Do you have four years of experience working in a legal office?
+ Yes
+ No
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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.
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Additional Requirement-Do you have four years of providing legal administrative support to attorneys?
+ Yes
+ No
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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.
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Additional Requirement-Do you have four years of experience preparing legal documents, managing case files, and handling confidential information with accuracy and professionalism?
+ Yes
+ No
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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.
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Additional Requirement-Do you have four years of experience conducting legal research?
+ Yes
+ No
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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.
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Preferred Criteria-Do you have previous experience working as a Paralegal?
+ Yes
+ No
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
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