Attorney 2 - Contracting And Procurement

Salary: $74,191.00 - $112,666.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2023-71133
Department: Liquor Control Board
Division: LC Chf Cnsl
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
Closing Date: 1/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 07120
Position Number: 00066288
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST09
Bureau / Division Code: 00268320
Bureau / Division: Office of Chief Counsel PLCB
Worksite Address: 910 Capital Street
Worksite Address: Northwest Office Building
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17124
Contact Name: Jenn Kelmelis
Contact Phone: 717.787.5867
Contact Email: jkelmelis@pa.gov
THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is seeking an inquisitive and motivated professional, preferably with experience, to serve as an Attorney 2, within the Office of Chief Counsel in the areas of procurement, contracting, public advisory opinions, real estate, and other general legal matters in a practice that is challenging and rewarding. If you are a self-starter that has an interest in a legal practice where no two days are alike, and look to work in a supportive team setting, the PLCB wants to talk to you!
Candidates with prior experience in procurement, IT, retail, or warehouse operations who enjoy learning, are pragmatic, and can think out of the box are highly encouraged to apply.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position is primarily responsible for reviewing procurement, warehouse, and technology-related contract matters, including reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions, statements of work, and proposal requests for a wide assortment of agency needs. With support and mentoring by others in the Office of Chief Counsel, the Attorney 2's duties will include drafting basic contracts, negotiating contracts, and acting as liaison with outside contract signatories, as well as handling legal matters involving real estate claims and general legal issues as they arise. After sufficient training, mentoring, and experience, the Attorney 2 will be expected to independently provide guidance on all competitive solicitations from inception to conclusion.
Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Work hours are negotiable.
• Telework: You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 4 days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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 Requirement:

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

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Exposure to general business operations and Commonwealth procurement and contracting.
• Experience in industries dealing with IT, retail, grocery, real estate, warehousing, or Commonwealth government.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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 (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.
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.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Post-Employment Requirement: 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 answered "Yes", please provide your certification number and expiration date.
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 also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

• Yes
• No

04
How many years of full-time professional legal experience do you possess?

• 2 years or more
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

05
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
06
Have you completed any post-graduate coursework in 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 also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

• Yes
• No

07
Preferred criteria:Have had exposure to general business operations and Commonwealth procurement and contracting?

• Yes
• No

08
Preferred criteria:Do you have experience in industries dealing with IT, retail, grocery, real estate, warehousing, or Commonwealth government?

• Yes
• No

Required Question