Legal Analyst, OGC

Do you want your next role to be part of a legal process that supports high standards for preparation, certification, practice, and ethical conduct in the teaching profession? Join the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Office of Chief Counsel as a Legal Analyst within our Educator Discipline Unit. Our team is dedicated to receiving, reviewing, and investigating pre-complaint referrals and educator misconduct complaints. Help ensure accountability and advance your legal career with our team!

In this position, you will be responsible for performing routine legal work and assisting attorneys in the performance of varied legal assignments necessary to process all complaints against professional educators. Discretion is essential as this role handles sensitive and confidential matters. Work involves fielding incoming calls and interviewing complainants to obtain information regarding alleged incidents of misconduct, conducting legal research, and participating in the preparation of cases for trial. You will also draft legal arguments for briefs or memoranda and responses to correspondence, perform general case management, analyze legal issues, and prepare summaries. Other responsibilities include coordinating with courts to analyze pending charges and obtain certified court documents in support of a case and contacting school management and police to fully evaluate an alleged incident and subsequent school action.

This role offers the opportunity to provide a full range of support to attorneys in preparation for hearing proceedings and actions regarding cases of educational misconduct both independently and as a team member, and to assist attorneys in aspects of educator discipline by offering different ways of considering issues and creative approaches to problem solving. You may participate in administrative support and special projects as needed. Apply now and take your legal career to the next level with a team that values integrity and continuous learning!

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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to two 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.
• 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.

Salary

• $58,035 - $88,235/year

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school; or
• Three years of professional experience in legal research and analysis, and a bachelor’s degree; or
• Five years of legal research and analysis experience including three years at the professional level, and an associate’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years of professional experience in legal research and analysis.

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 Info/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.

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