Governor’s Office of General Counsel
Assistant Counsel (Attorney 1, 2, or 3)
Counsel Division
Department of State
Office of Chief Counsel – Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Governor’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) seeks a candidate with litigation and/or administrative law experience to join the Department of State, Office of Chief Counsel, Counsel Division. This position is based at 2400 Thea Drive, Harrisburg, and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule consisting of three days onsite and two days of telework. The position will be classified as an Attorney 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of relevant experience possessed by the successful applicant.
What You’ll Do
Attorneys within the Counsel Division are responsible for advising the professional licensing boards and commissions in carrying out their duty to evaluate candidates for licensure, in promulgating regulations governing the practice of the profession and in adjudicating disciplinary matters. There are 30 professional licensing boards and commissions, each with their own statute(s) and regulations governing a particular profession.
Who We’re Looking For
We seek a candidate with experience preparing for, participating in, and/or appealing formal hearings or trials involving litigation and/or administrative law at the Federal, State, or local level is preferred. Qualifying litigation experience involves cases in which a complaint was filed with a court, or a charging document (e.g., indictment or information) was issued by a court, a grand jury, or appropriate military authority. Qualifying administrative law experience involves cases in which a formal procedure was initiated by a governmental administrative body.
The successful candidate will have excellent written communication skills, including attention to detail, and oral communication capabilities demonstrated via in-person and remote (e.g., phone, video conference) discussions. Excellent interpersonal skills, possessing the ability to foster trust and respect while creating friendly, collaborative working relationships with internal commonwealth clients, are a must.
Required Qualifications
Applicants Must:
Hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
Be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in good standing
Why Join OGC
At the Pennsylvania Governor's Office of General Counsel, attorneys have the opportunity to build rewarding careers that combine meaningful public service, challenging legal work, professional growth, and the stability and benefits of Commonwealth employment.
- Purpose-Driven Practice
- Support programs that expand opportunity and strengthen communities statewide.
- Professional Growth
- Work alongside experienced government attorneys on complex, high-visibility initiatives.
- Stability with Impact
- Public service with real influence on policy, regulation, and economic development.
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous paid leave
- Excellent health benefits
- Retirement plans
To learn more about OGC visit: https://www.ogc.pa.gov and select Careers with OGC.
Apply Today
Submit the following as a single, combined PDF or Word document by January 1, 2027:
- Cover letter expressing interest in this specific position
- Resume
- Writing sample (10 page max)
Email: ogchiring@pa.gov
Attn: Derek Riker
Deputy General Counsel
30 N. 3rd Street, Suite 200
Harrisburg, PA 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.