Tort Liability Specialist Transportation

Description of Work

In this position, you will support the district by gathering information, preparing responses, and managing records related to tort liability and Right-to-Know requests. As a Tort Liability Specialist Transportation, you will perform the following duties:

• Legal Research: Research formal and informal discovery requests tied to tort litigation
• Information Coordination: Coordinate responses to tort related and Right-To-Know requests across district units
• Evidence Gathering: Collect statements, reports, and photographic documentation to support case files
• File Management: Maintain organized case files and potential files with accurate supporting materials
• Court Support: Assist in trial preparation and provide testimony when required

Qualifications Required

• Experience and Training Requirements: Five years of investigative legal work in gathering and organizing legal documentation for use in a court of law; or Two years of paralegal experience and a certificate from an accredited paralegal school; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Other Requirements: Must meet the PA residency requirement.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week after completion of the probationary period. 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 King of Prussia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Schedule and Benefits

Work Schedule: Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week after completion of the probationary period. 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 King of Prussia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Pay

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,971 (before taxes).

Benefits

Additional details regarding benefits may be provided during the interview.

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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

Contact Information

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