Attorney 3, Non-Supervisory

Full Job Description

The PA State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) is seeking a skilled attorney with experience in transactional law and a passion for public service to join our business transactions team as an Attorney 3.

In this role, you will perform a variety of complex legal functions pertaining to business-related contracting issues, investments, and administrative services.

Don’t delay—apply today to join our team of dedicated professionals!

Requirements

In this role, you will negotiate alternative investment closing documents and public markets investment contracts; negotiate and approve investment contract amendments, consents, and waivers; formulate responses to federal and state legislation and regulations affecting financial and investment activities; and provide counsel on non-investment transactional matters (e.g., the procurement of goods and services) and on securities litigation, bankruptcy, and other business-related matters.

Additional duties and details can be found in the position description.

About SERS: Established in 1923, SERS is one of the nation’s oldest retirement plans for public employees and manages the pension benefits of more than 246,000 employees and retirees for 96 public sector employers.

In 2025, SERS paid more than $4.0 billion in benefits and managed nearly $50 billion in assets. Additional information is available at www.SERS.pa.gov.

Our mission is to prepare our members and participants to achieve financial security in retirement.

We achieve this through focusing on our mission, acting ethically and with integrity, empowering our members, embracing innovation, fostering life work balance, modeling an inclusive and respectful workplace, valuing and developing team members, collaborating, and finding joy in our work.

SERS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified individuals to our team.

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful work environment that fosters personal and professional growth, embraces the contributions of all team members, and leverages diversity in people, ideas, and experiences to achieve our highest potential.

SERS is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Situated along the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg is an affordable city in which to live and is located just a few hours from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D. C.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week, 7.5-hour workday, Monday through Friday.
• Work hours: A work schedule beginning and ending between 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, inclusive, with a half-hour or one-hour unpaid meal period will be considered, depending on operational requirements. The requested schedule may not start after 8:30 AM or end prior to 4:00 PM.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week, depending on operational needs and beginning after the first two weeks of employment.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location in Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you must work on-site at the work location specified in this job posting. Telework arrangements are subject to change.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Financial Disclosure: The individual appointed to this position will be required to disclose financial information consistent with provisions of the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act and the Governor's Code of Conduct.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• This position is located in Dauphin County, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. SERS will not pay for relocation, housing, or travel expenses. All applicants must be willing to work in and commute to the Harrisburg location when onsite work is required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Five years of professional legal experience and graduation from an accredited school of law; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Post Employment Requirements:

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

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess two or more years of experience in transactional law.
• You must possess satisfactory communication and interpersonal skills.
• You must be adept at problem-solving and decision-making.
• You must possess satisfactory job knowledge and technical skills.
• You must demonstrate satisfactory initiative and motivation.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:

• Your application must include the following attachments: (1) cover letter, (2) résumé, (3) college transcripts, and (4) a copy of your proof of completion of the preparatory steps and application to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, certificate, or your license number and expiration for review
• 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).



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.