Legal Assistant 1

Posting number: CS-2026-53757-07010

Department: Public Utility Commission

Division: PU Files and Dockets

Job classification: Legal Assistant 1

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Legal, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

Examples of duties

This position supports the legal work of the Order Entry Section in the PUC's Secretary's Bureau, by preparing, reviewing, and organizing important case documents. The role involves careful review, communication, and coordination to keep case information accurate and up-to-date. As a Legal Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Document Review: Examine orders, letters, and decisions to determine the correct action needed
• Quality Checking: Ensure documents are complete, accurate, and properly formatted before processing
• Case File Updates: Retrieve and update case files to maintain current and reliable information
• Communication Support: Speak with staff, attorneys, utilities, and consumers to share information as needed
• Workflow Coordination: Manage tasks in a timely manner to help meet statutory service requirements

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: Part-time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.
  • To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements: 
    • Within a reasonable travel distance of headquarters; and 
    • Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 
  • Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or 717.787.8714. 
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of responsible clerical, enforcement or investigative work; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 at