Legal Assistant 2

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2025-16488 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JANUARY 15, 2025 TO JANUARY 19, 2025.  PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

As a Legal Assistant 2, you will review and examine Notice of Violation letters and Incident and Administrative Investigation Reports. You will determine document accuracy and compliance with the Pennsylvania Liquor Code, the Bureau Procedures Manual, official directives, and policies. You will manage an assigned caseload of complex investigations and maintain an in-depth knowledge of federal, state, Liquor Code, and Title 40 regulations, as well as court precedents. This role requires strong attention to detail to analyze legal documents and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters. In addition, you will prepare Enforcement Case Summaries (Blue Sheets) for the Bureau Director and Assistant Counsels, and evaluate involved legal documents, court orders, bankruptcy orders, management agreements, sales agreements, and leases.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

 Work Schedule and Additional Information: 

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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

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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass criminal history and background investigations.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. 

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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.

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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.