Attorney 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia County, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney 1 role with the Human Relations Commission provides legal support and representation as the Commission enforces state laws on discrimination. This entry-level position offers opportunities to develop legal skills and gain courtroom and research experience while contributing to civil rights work across Pennsylvania.

The position involves preparing and presenting discrimination cases, handling appeals before state courts, providing legal opinions and direction to staff, drafting subpoenas and other legal documents, reviewing case findings and agreements, conducting legal research, and responding to public inquiries. The attorney may also provide training or presentations on discrimination law.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Part-time telework may be available for up to two days per week, subject to change. Telework requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and an approved work location within Pennsylvania; the headquarters office is in Harrisburg.

New Commonwealth employees selected for the role start at an annual salary of $69,086 before taxes. Applicants must be admitted to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Bar or have completed the preparatory steps and applied for admission. Bar certification and continuous membership are required after employment begins. A conditional offer requires criminal history reports, and candidates must pass a background investigation.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of law and hold a certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, or complete all preparatory steps and apply to become a member of that Bar.
• Applicants must be certified for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania after employment and maintain membership continuously during employment.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation and submit criminal history reports if given a conditional offer.
• Provide relevant, detailed experience and education on the application; if claiming education in supplemental application answers, attach college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present discrimination cases and handle appeals before state courts.
• Provide legal opinions and direction to staff on discrimination matters.
• Draft subpoenas, responses, and other legal documents needed for case actions.
• Review findings, agreements, and requests for hearings for accuracy and fairness.
• Research laws, regulations, and case developments to support enforcement.
• Respond to public inquiries and provide training or presentations on discrimination law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level