Attorney 2 - Compliance Specialist

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and driven individual to fill the role of Attorney 2. This position entails overseeing and managing the entire audit, compliance, and risk assessment program, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and effectively. If you are in search of a role that offers significant professional responsibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this demanding yet fulfilling position.

In this role, you will oversee and manage the entire audit, compliance, and risk assessment program, ensuring that all processes are effectively directed and executed.

In the legal domain, you will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and approving various legal documents, including complaints, answers, and preliminary objections. Your involvement in litigation will encompass trial preparation, discovery, witness preparation, and settlement negotiations, with the authority to settle within the guidelines established by the Executive Director. You will manage moderately complex litigation cases involving Commonwealth agencies and boards, such as the Board of Property and the Civil Service Commission, as well as handle disputes in tax assessment and claims across various courts, including county, federal, and Commonwealth Court. Additionally, you will address appeals in litigation matters before the Courts of Common Pleas, Commonwealth Court, Superior Court, and federal courts. Your role will also require you to engage with other Commonwealth agencies on sensitive policy issues and represent the Chief Counsel at meetings in their absence. You will prepare, review, and approve a wide range of legal agreements and documents, including contracts, cooperative agreements, land exchanges, and memorandums of understanding. Conducting necessary legal training and performing legal research using resources like Westlaw will also be part of your responsibilities, along with providing advice on personnel matters and executing other duties as assigned by the Chief Counsel or management.

In terms of compliance, you will be tasked with planning, organizing, and directing all auditing activities for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. This includes overseeing financial, compliance, and operational audits related to fiscal operations, as well as directing the development, interpretation, and enforcement of applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

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 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 45-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 2 days a week upon successful completion of training. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional legal experience and graduation from an accredited school of law; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Post Employment Requirements:

• You must be certified for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and must maintain membership on a continuous basis during employment.

Additional Requirements:

• 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 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 will 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.

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