Legal Assistant 1

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THE POSITION

The Public Utility Commission (PUC) is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with excellent multi-tasking abilities to join our team as a Legal Assistant 1. Take pride in working for an agency with statewide and national impacts by striving to ensure safe and reliable electric, natural gas, pipeline, motor carrier, rail, telecommunications, water, and wastewater service at reasonable rates for the people of the Commonwealth. Do not miss this exciting opportunity to work in a fast paced and challenging legal environment that provides opportunities to learn and advance and provides a welcoming and supportive work environment!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Legal Assistant 1, you will be responsible for varied administrative and legal clerical support. This work includes, but is not limited to, typing, formatting, proofreading, finalizing briefs and pleadings, and preparing legal documents and submitting them electronically or in person. You will also be responsible for preparing travel/training approval forms, researching and compiling cost estimates thereto, making travel/training arrangements through the Commonwealth's online system, and preparing travel expense reimbursements. You may perform other clerical support duties such as handling mail, answering the telephone, copying, maintaining calendars, and managing office equipment. In addition to clerical duties, Legal Assistants may also act as a courier to make filings and serve documents within the downtown Harrisburg area. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

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