GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL (HARRISBURG)
ASSISTANT COUNSEL
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The Pennsylvania Governor’s Office of General Counsel seeks a licensed attorney to work as an Assistant Counsel in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Office of Chief Counsel’s Central Office in Harrisburg. The position will be classified as either an Attorney 2, 3, or 4 Non-Supervisory depending on the level of relevant experience possessed by the successful applicant. This position is eligible for part-time telework with an in-office requirement of three business days per week at the discretion of the General Counsel.
What You’ll Do:
This attorney will counsel DEP concerning issues that implicate employment law and will represent DEP before the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the State Civil Service Commission. The attorney will also counsel DEP’s Coordinating Committee on Professional Practices.
The position is located in the General Law Division of DEP’s Central Office in Harrisburg. Beyond employment law, the attorneys in the General Law Division provide transactional, bankruptcy, real estate, intellectual property, and ethics support to DEP’s environmental programs, including, Clean Water, Waterway and Wetlands, Safe Drinking Water, Environmental Cleanup, Waste Management, Air Quality, Abandoned Mine Reclamation, and Oil & Gas. Counsel in General Law also review responses generated by the programs for Pennsylvania Right to Know Law requests. The work requires close coordination with DEP’s management and technical staff, including geologists, engineers, chemists and biologists, and applicants must be comfortable with learning aspects of these scientific disciplines as necessary to provide sound counseling service.
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking a candidate with experience in employment law. The successful candidate for this position will also have demonstrated: (1) solid legal research, analysis and reasoning capabilities; (2) superior inter-personal and communication skills, especially oral and written advocacy; (3) an ability to identify and resolve complicated and sensitive problems creatively and with professional discretion; (4) an ability and willingness to handle a wide variety of complex legal matters both independently and as part of a team; and (5) an ability to interact and function effectively within both the greater legal community and a governmental organization.
Why Join OGC?
At OGC, you’re not just practicing law, you’re shaping the future of Pennsylvania. We offer a career filled with purpose, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a difference. Here’s what you can expect:
· Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier health care options, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
· Work-Life Balance: Excel in your career while having the time to enjoy your personal life.
· Continuous Learning: A supportive culture that fosters ongoing professional development and advancement.
Joining our team means being part of a respected institution dedicated to legal excellence and public service. To learn more about OGC’s mission and what it is like to be part of the OGC team, visit our website, at www.ogc.pa.gov.
Qualifications:
· Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
· Active membership in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar.
Apply Today!
Send your letter of interest, resume, and writing sample (no longer than 10 pages) by August 29, 2025, directed to Derek Riker, Deputy Chief of Staff, 333 Market Street, 17th Floor, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101.
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: $75,678.00 - $159,981.00 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
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Harrisburg, PA 17101
