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Are you an experienced, dependable, and highly motivated attorney? If so, consider joining the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission as the agency's Chief Counsel. This position gives you the opportunity to utilize your extensive knowledge of complex legal matters to provide legal advice to the Commission, Boating Advisory Board, Executive Director, and Commission staff. Apply today to become an essential member of our team, where we are dedicated to protecting, conserving, and enhancing the Commonwealth's aquatic resources and providing fishing and boating opportunities!

As Chief Counsel, you will leave work each day knowing that you played a part in helping provide recreational outdoor opportunities for individuals and families that enjoy Pennsylvania's waterways and natural resources. You will be responsible for rendering legal advice and providing a full range of legal services, including the preparation and review of contracts, leases, deeds, and other real estate documents; conducting research in rendering opinions; as well as preparing and reviewing materials for proposed legislation. You will have the opportunity to share your knowledge of the Commonwealth's Right to Know Law program by responding to inquiries and formulating regulations. Work also involves performing a full range of supervisory duties, including managing both the legal office and the Public Access and Property Services Division of the Commission.

Make your career aspirations a reality with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission!

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.
• Irregular hours and overnight travel may be required.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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:

• Current license to practice law in Pennsylvania.
• Certification for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Supervisory experience
• Litigation and settlement negotiation experience
• Experience working with a commission or board

Legal Requirements:

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a resume.
• You must attach a cover letter and resume to your application for review by the hiring manager. However, 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.

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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.