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THE POSITION Build your legal support career by becoming a Legal Assistant 2 with the Department of Transportation. This job allows you to work closely with attorneys while managing important legal documents and deadlines. You will contribute to organized, accurate, and timely case processing that supports public service. Take on a role that values your reliability and your ability to manage complex legal tasks. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position provides advanced clerical and legal support to attorneys in the Office of Chief Counsel, ensuring accurate document preparation and strong case organization. The work supports efficient legal processes across multiple counties and involves handling sensitive and confidential information. As a Legal Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties: Case Coordination: Maintain calendars, organize email correspondence, and track important legal deadlines Document Preparation: Prepare and proofread legal filings, forms, subpoenas, and court documents for multiple courts Legal Research: Gather information, review evidence, and support attorneys in statutory appeals and case preparation Record Management: Create, update, and maintain case files, tracking systems, and closed records for legal matters Court Support: Assemble exhibits, prepare files for hearings, and communicate with court personnel and witnesses Office Operations: Handle mail, manage supplies, process payments, and assist with basic legal inquiries Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. 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, after completion of training period. 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 King of Prussia. 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. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY Minimum Experience and Training Requirements One year as a Legal Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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 be able to perform essential job functions. Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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