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NEOGOV · 21 hours ago

Legal Assistant I/II

Harrisburg, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$41K/yr - $46K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Legal Assistant I/II to support the Civil Law Division of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. This role involves performing legal clerical activities, managing case documentation, and assisting attorneys with various administrative tasks.

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Responsibilities

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

Answers telephones and greets guests

Operates desktop computer, scanner, and printer

Operates a copier and sends faxes

Reviews written complaints, appeals, applications, rulings, or decisions to determine whether they meet basic statutory requirements

Gathers information through research and investigation to determine whether necessary legal requirements and regulatory requirements have been met

Reviews enforcement actions to ensure compliance with departmental regulations, proper application of law, adherence to procedure and appropriate documentation of evidence of violations

Recommends approval or denial of appeals of administrative decision, such as the prohibition of the sale of a firearm based on applicants’ criminal records

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Legal document processingClerical supportData entryProofreadingOffice environment experience

Required

Three years of responsible clerical, enforcement, or investigative work OR any equivalent combination of experience and training for Legal Assistant I

One year as a Legal Assistant I OR four years of responsible clerical, enforcement, or investigative work including one year of legal clerical support experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and training for Legal Assistant II