Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Community & Economic Development
Division: CE Off Open Rcds
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 07110
Position Number: 50642779
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00247006
Bureau / Division: Department of Community and Economic Development Office of Open Records
Worksite Address: 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17011
Contact Name: DCED HR Office
Contact Email: [email protected]

THE POSITION
The Attorney 1 position with the Department of Community and Economic Development Office of Open Records offers a chance to begin your legal career in a supportive and engaging environment. This role allows you to work on real issues that help citizens understand their rights. It provides steady opportunities to grow your skills through research and communication. It is a meaningful way to build experience while contributing to open and accountable government.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the appeal process by researching legal issues, preparing written materials, and responding to questions related to the Right-to-Know Law and Sunshine Act. As an Attorney 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Legal Research: Analyze statutes, court opinions, and other authorities to support appeal work
• Opinion Summaries: Prepare written summaries and memoranda related to legal issues and determinations
• Public Guidance: Respond to public inquiries about the Right-to-Know Law and Sunshine Act
• Appeal Support: Consult with parties under supervision to address legal and technical questions
• Case Review: Research case histories to assist Appeals Officers with appeal decisions
• Team Assistance: Support higher-level attorneys with routine and assigned legal tasks

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, up to 4 days per week. You will initially be required to report to the office 2 days per week during the in-office training period. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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:

• Graduation from an accredited school of law and certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; or
• Completion of all preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Post Employment Requirement:

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

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.
01

Are you admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania?

• Yes, you must submit a copy of your certificate
• No, but I am licensed to practice in a state with reciprocity. You must submit your license number and expiration
• No, but I have completed all preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. You must submit proof of completion of the preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• No

02

If you are not certified for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, have you completed all preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania?
You must submit proof of completion of the preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

• Yes
• No

03

Have you graduated from an accredited school of law?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes
• No

04

If you are within three months of graduating from an accredited school of law, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.
Required Question