Legal Counsel

Salary: $83,336.50 - $112,502.00 Annually
Location : Harrisburg 17120, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00683
Department: Judiciary Committee
Opening Date: 02/10/2025
Closing Date: 2/24/2025 4:00 PM Eastern

Description
Staff attorney position with the primary legal office of the House Democratic Caucus responsible for supporting the work of the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel and assigned to serve as counsel to specific legislative standing committees.

This job may be eligible for telework opportunities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as counsel to legislative standing committees as assigned by the Chief Counsel

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda regarding bills and other issues that come before assigned committees
• Draft bills and amendments upon request of assigned committee staff and members
• Review regulations promulgated by agencies and boards under the oversight of assigned committees
• Attend all voting meetings of assigned committees
• Upon request of assigned committee executive directors or chairs, attend committee hearings and informational meetings
• Provide advice and counsel to assigned committee staff and Democratic members
• Work with advocates, lobbyists, administration officials, other legislative staff and the general public to assure thorough knowledge of issues coming before assigned committees
• Provide litigation support including working with outside counsel when necessary
• Conduct contract review and negotiation
• Brief Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel and Caucus Leadership staff on issues coming before assigned committees
• Conduct research on issues of importance to Caucus Leadership and members as assigned by the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel
• Work on such other projects as may be assigned by the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel
• Perform all work related duties as assigned in a confidential manner?
• Requires onsite support of team members, staff, and Members, especially during Session. Session essential employees must be physically present at the worksite on Session Days.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania
• Have at least 5 years of practice experience
• Have knowledge of the legislative process
• Have the ability to read, analyze and interpret laws, rulings and regulations
• Have the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from constituents, regulatory agencies, members of the business community and Caucus members
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Legislative drafting skills preferred??
• Have the ability to work effectively as part of a team and to meet strict deadlines
• Be very flexible with work schedule
• Have strong knowledge and operation of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint) and LDPC

Full-time, Harrisburg employees are eligible for:

• Paid Parking
  
• Paid Holidays
  
• Paid Annual, Personal and Sick Leave
  
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription commencing first day of employment
  
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP)
  
• Pension/Retirement Plan offered through State Employee Retirement System (SERS)
  
• Group Life Insurance
  
• Sick Parental and Family Care Absence (SPFCA) (if eligible)

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Commensurate with experience, this position has an approved salary range of $83,336.50 to $112,502. What is your salary expectation?
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