Legal Assistant Supervisor

THE POSITION

The Office of General Counsel is seeking a highly motivated individual within the Department of State Legal Office to supervise the Prosecution Division Legal Assistants, including assignment management, training, and ensuring operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This role offers the chance to shape the workflow of important legal processes while helping staff grow. If you are detail oriented with strong leadership skills and enjoy a fast-paced work environment, apply today!

This position oversees and supports the work of Legal Assistant staff to ensure that legal and administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time. The role focuses on leadership, coordination, and quality control of office operations. As a Legal Assistant Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision:
  Direct staff in daily work, including training, guidance, and oversight of procedures
• Work Assignment:
  Assign tasks that support timely and accurate completion of division responsibilities
• Quality Review:
  Review completed work for accuracy and required follow up
• Policy Management:
  Maintain manuals, procedures, and staff performance standards
• Operational Evaluation:
  Assess workflow effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Attorney Support:
  Assist attorneys with projects, filings, and administrative tasks

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

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time after six months of employment. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• One year as a Legal Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of responsible clerical, investigative or enforcement work including two years of legal clerical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must meet the PA residency require men t . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

• 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

• 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the…