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THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission is seeking a highly dedicated leader to act as the Chief Counsel. This position serves as the primary legal advisor to the executive director and commissioners of the PA Human Relations Commission.

In this role, you will experience the fulfillment of public service as well as the chance to grow professionally. Interested, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position involves preparing written and oral opinions on complex legal issues, reviewing proposed legislation, litigating cases in various courts and administrative settings, reviewing contracts and providing collective bargaining and other personnel-related advice.

This is a highly rewarding position as the Chief Counsel functions as a business partner to the Executive Director and Commissioners ensuring that the commission is working in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Join our team if you are passionate about legal principles and if you want to serve as the legal expert of the PA Human Relations Commission and ensure that state laws are prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, commercial property, education and public accommodations.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework : You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, three days per week in the office. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirement :

Applicants must be certified for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, currently licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, and must maintain licensure on a continuous basis during employment.

Additional Requirement :

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required) :

• Experience advocating for the Commonwealth in court
• Experience reviewing, preparing, and negotiating contracts
• Experience trying cases, advising and writing opinions, interpreting the law, and making recommendations and appraisals
• Supervisory experience
• Public speaking experience
• Strategic planning development experience
• Experience with complex legal cases
• Experience representing an entity in court, both appellate and original jurisdiction matters, and in state and federal administrative proceedings

How to Apply :

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience / education).

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 [email protected] .

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.