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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Attorney 2 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4551907 THE POSITION The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board is seeking an experienced Attorney 2 for our Harrisburg Central Office. Under the general supervision of the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel of the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, the Attorney 2 you will be responsible for all phases of legal work of the Board under the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act, the Public Employee Relations Act, Act 111 of 1968, and Act 88 of 1992. This position offers great opportunity for professional growth in your legal career.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK The incumbent within this role prepares briefs, records, pleadings, memoranda, etc., for submission to court in cases on appeal from the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board (PLRB), decisions or enforcement of PLRB decisions. Independently represents the PLRB before courts of competent jurisdiction in court appeals from decisions and orders of the PLRB and represents the PLRB in original lawsuits where the PLRB is a party. You will have the opportunity to work with substantial independence in preparing recommended final orders for consideration by the PLRB after oral argument or after review of exceptions and briefs in cases involving complex areas of labor laws. You will review proposed decisions of PLRB Hearing Examiners to which exceptions have been filed and recommend to the PLRB whether to hear oral argument.
Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 professional legal experience and graduation from an accredited school of law; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
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 Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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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.