Attorney 1 PUC

THE POSITION

Are you a highly motivated and responsible individual? We are seeking an Attorney to join our team of professionals. This position gives you the opportunity to work in a rewarding position, in a dynamic environment which takes full advantage of an attorney's talents and skills as a decision maker, negotiator, communicator, problem-solver, and team player. Build your career at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission as you make independent, yet professional judgments, while completing complex legal work in a timely and thorough manner!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be acting as a Special Agent, hearing and writing decisions on cases involving requests for payment arrangements and appeals from Bureau of Consumer Services informal complaint decisions. You are responsible for reviewing the written decisions of administrative law judges and suggesting revisions or clarifications. You will have the opportunity to perform legal research, prepare legal memoranda, help prepare training and reference materials, and make presentations. In addition, you will serve on various intra and inter-bureau committees.

The Office of Administrative Law Judge (OALJ) serves the public interest by ensuring that justice is fairly and efficiently administered in each and every case. OALJ presents an exciting and rewarding work environment for those interested in providing due process and meting out justice.

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: This position is headquartered in Harrisburg. Telework is a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's Alternative (telework) Worksite must meet the following requirements: The telework worksite must be located within a reasonable travel distance of Harrisburg and within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or 717.787.8714. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. Candidates who do not wish to telework, or who are not eligible to telework, will work from the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

• 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:

• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a cover letter and resume.

• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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 visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.

01

Are you admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania?

You must submit a copy of your certificate, proof of completion of the preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, or your license number and expiration date, for review.

• 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 are not certified for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, have you 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.

• Yes

• No

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 also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http://www.employment.pa.gov