PA Department of Transportation - Assistant Counsel

GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL (HARRISBURG)

ASSISTANT COUNSEL

OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The Pennsylvania Governor’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) seeks an experienced attorney interested in litigation to serve as Assistant Counsel in the Real Property Division of the Office of Chief Counsel for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The position is based in Harrisburg and is eligible for a hybrid remote/in-office schedule of three days per week onsite at the discretion of the General Counsel. This position will be classified as attorney 2, 3, or 4 depending on relevant experience possessed by the successful candidate.

The Real Property Division handles a variety of legal matters primarily relating to the State highway right of way. Assignments will reflect PennDOT’s current needs and will mostly include litigation related to the following: highway occupancy permits, highway beautification, utility relocations, highway/railroad grade crossing matters, real property interests, and right of way use. Attorneys in this position will litigate before administrative bodies and may handle appeals before the PA Commonwealth and Supreme Courts, as well as other state and federal courts.

Experience participating in formal hearings, trials, appeals, and administrative actions at the Federal, State, or local level is preferred. The successful candidate will have a combination of the following: (1) litigation experience that includes trial work, motions practice, and appellate work; (2) solid legal research, analysis, and brief writing capabilities; (3) an ability and willingness to handle legal matters both independently and as part of a team; and (4) excellent inter-personal and communication skills, including the ability to foster trust and create positive working relationships with clients.

The candidate must have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be a member in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar. Interested applicants should send a cover letter setting forth interest in this position, resume, and writing sample (no more than 10 pages) not later than May 24, 2024, directed to Derek Riker, Deputy Chief of Staff, 333 Market Street, 17th Floor, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101. To learn more about OGC’s mission and get an inside look at what it is like to be part of the OGC team, visit our website, at www.ogc.pa.gov/careers.

OGC is an Equal 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,959.00 - $140,046.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently a Pennsylvania resident?

License/Certification:

• PA Bar license (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Harrisburg, PA 17120: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Harrisburg, PA 17120

Salary : $64,959 - $140,046