Reference #: 4473150 THE POSITION Do you enjoy the excitement and fast pace of clerical work? The Pennsylvania State Police may have the career change that you have been looking for! A Legal Assistant 1 provides clerical and office support within the Challenge Section to ensure operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. If you are a hardworking person, and if this fits your interests and skillset, apply today, and take this next step in your career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Legal Assistant 1, you process incoming challenge forms, then assign the forms to Legal Assistant 2s. You identify any defects with incoming challenge forms and inform the assigned Legal Assistant 2 of the issues. You also research the denial challenge log through the computer and prepare a file for the legal assistant on challenges that do not have a denial file. In addition, you maintain section files regarding denials, challenges, and mental health records.

Other duties include assisting with processing incoming petitions for relief from firearm disability. You also assist with reviewing and logging petitions, preparing files for hearings, and determine eligibility for applicants to possess firearms by reviewing assorted records. In addition, you must communicate any relevant information regarding files to the Pennsylvania Instant Check System Challenge Section supervisor or Office of Chief Counsel.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. 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 Requirements: Three years of responsible clerical, enforcement or investigative work; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Additional Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain an active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirement: You must pass a background investigation and a criminal history check. This position issubject to the promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hear ng 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.