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    Office of General Counsel Careers

    Working at OGC

    OGC attorneys are called upon daily to counsel their clients on a variety of legal issues that are as diverse as they are challenging. Depending upon the agency placement, OGC attorneys have the chance to develop hands-on experience and expertise in such areas as procurement and contracts, environmental, labor, health care, criminal justice, claims and tort liability, technology, and administrative law.

    Commonwealth Agencies and OGC

    Each Commonwealth agency is represented by a combination of OGC attorneys who are either developing their legal skills or are resident experts in various substantive areas of the law.

    New attorneys can gain invaluable, practical experience as they work side-by-side with experienced lawyers in resolving challenging, complex, and unique legal issues. More experienced attorneys can refine their legal skills by taking on a lead role in the resolution of our agencies legal disputes.

    In addition, OGC provides a variety of opportunities for those who aspire to be litigators; for those who want to handle transactional or regulatory matters; and for those who yearn to practice in such areas as health care, the environment, or criminal justice. OGC also offers management and supervisory positions to attorneys who are seeking to develop or refine their administrative and managerial skills.

     

    Advantages of OGC Employment

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    Attorney Compensation

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    Commonwealth Employee Benefits

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