Legal Assistant 1

Begin an exciting career as a Legal Assistant 1 for the Bureau of Records and Identification! By becoming an important member of our team, you will help us process a variety of records, subpoenas, and Right to Know requests. If you are ready to implement your clerical skills in a new and rewarding way while supporting the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), apply today!

As a Legal Assistant 1, you will perform legal clerical work for the Right-To-Know Law and Subpoena Section. Your duties will include receiving subpoenas and Right to Know Requests, as well as records regarding vehicular crash investigations, patrol-related incidents, criminal activity, and other PSP matters. In this position, you will need the ability to handle sensitive and confidential records and understand pertinent laws governing Right to Know and subpoena issuance. You can expect to perform a full range of clerical support duties including answering the telephone, typing correspondence, scanning, Bates Numbering records and photographs, processing mail, photocopying, and faxing. Additionally, you will maintain and monitor the account payable database, receive and process payments for services provided, and correspond with delinquent account holders.

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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,785.00 (before taxes).
• 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:

• Three years of responsible clerical, enforcement or investigative work; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be willing to work onsite full-time. Teleworking is not an option as part of this position's work schedule.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

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

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.

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.