Associate Counsel

The Pennsylvania Treasury Department has an exciting opportunity for a new or experienced attorney seeking a career opportunity in the fields of contract, investment management, program administration, and administrative law. Offering a manageable and predictable work/life balance, Treasury is seeking an attorney to complement its Office of Chief Counsel team.

This is an ideal opportunity for anyone seeking a dynamic legal career in a prominent state financial office. The position's established hours make it particularly suitable for a working parent, caregiver, or someone starting a family and may be seeking a position with predictable time demands. The Office of Chief Counsel is the in-house legal representative and advisor for entire Department and the State Treasurer, an independently elected statewide constitutional officer. The Office of Chief Counsel includes four attorneys, two internal investigators, and the Bureau of Internal Audits. The Office of Chief Counsel also administratively oversees the Board of Finance and Revenue and the tax attorneys that work within that office.

The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is an independent agency led by the elected State Treasurer and one of the largest state treasuries in the country, serving as custodian of more than $150 billion. Treasury plays a critical role in state government operations, acting as the custodian, investor, and disburser of funds for nearly all state agencies. Treasury also offers a wide range of programs and services to Pennsylvania families, including the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program; the PA ABLE Savings Program for people with disabilities; and our work to return more than $4 billion of Unclaimed Property to its rightful owners. A wealth of information is available at www.patreasury.gov.

As an Associate Counsel, you will work on behalf of and represent the State Treasurer and the Department. Responsibilities will include learning Treasury operations and related legal issues, representing the Department and its bureaus in administrative proceedings, case litigation and in matters before the state General Assembly. As a Treasury attorney you will be assigned legal tasks commensurate with your experience and demonstrated ability.

In this position, you will work under the direction of a supervising attorney in a team-oriented, collaborative environment that currently offers a hybrid work from home opportunity. This position may qualify as a public service job for student loan forgiveness purposes. Treasury regularly provides reimbursement for required law license and relevant continued legal education opportunities. Parking is included. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. If you are highly motivated and value integrity, teamwork, and trust, we want to hear from you. Please apply today for this exciting opportunity.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, mandatory three days a week in the office and work from home (telework) up to two days a week. Management may discontinue the telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. 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.
• 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:

• Graduation from an accredited school of law and certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; or
• Completion of all preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Post Employment Requirement:

• Applicants must be certified for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and must maintain membership on a continuous basis during employment.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have admission to Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• You must have graduated from an accredited school of law.
• You must have experience using Microsoft computer applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook or the ability to learn relevant software applications (examples: SharePoint, OnBase, PeopleSoft, etc.) to perform job duties.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Possession of a current license to practice law in Pennsylvania
• Full-time professional legal experience
• Completion of post-graduate coursework in law
• Experience in Civil Pleading and/or administrative law practice

Legal Requirement:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a resume.
• 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.

Veterans:

• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 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.