Legal Assistant I

at  Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

POSITION INFORMATION

Section: Attorney Resource Center/Civil Law Division
Class: Legal Assistant I
Location: Harrisburg
Telework: This position will report to the headquartered location a minimum of 2 days per week. You may have the opportunity to telework the remainder of the week, if desired (candidates must have a computer/laptop and internet access) and based on business need. During the 6 month probationary period, no telework options are available.
Position Type: Full-time, Non-civil service, Union
Work Hours: 8:30 – 5:00
Salary Range: Starting salary of $37,144

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Three years of responsible clerical, enforcement, or investigative work OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• At least one year of experience working in an office environment

• Types documents from handwritten draft, from either oral or taped dictation, or from original source documents into draft or final form
• Proofreads documents/correspondence to ensure that information is grammatically correct, complete, and consistent and adheres to agency rules and regulations
• Opens, maintains, closes, and archives cases
• Electronically files documents in all Pennsylvania and federal courts
• Assists with the pick-up and delivery of legal documents from/to the appropriate court
• Inputs data into the appropriate computer systems and retrieves same when needed
• Makes travel arrangements for attorneys and/or subpoenaed witnesses
• Processes all incoming mail properly and efficiently
• Drafts correspondence
• Creates standard pleadings and documents segments using templates
• Prints, scans, and copies documents
• Schedules depositions, obtains court reporters, and secures conference rooms
• Provides front desk assistance, including answering telephones and greeting guests
• Operates desktop computer, scanner, and printer
• Operates a copier and sends faxes
• Performs other duties as required