Legal Assistant 2
Legal Assistant 2
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$ 44890 - 67678
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Do you have exceptional analytical abilities and keen attention to detail The Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (UCBR) Referee Office is seeking a dynamic Legal Assistant 2. In this role you will support the Referee staff in navigating complex UC appeals that involve a range of intricate legal matters. Your contributions will be instrumental in upholding the organizations fundamental values ensuring that justice is administered with both accuracy and care. Seize the chance to apply today and embark on a fulfilling career path that offers both personal development and the rewarding experience of serving others.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role you will manage the referees hearing schedule and play a pivotal part in supporting the referee staff with the processing of UC appeals that encompass a range of intricate legal matters. These appeals arise from decisions made by UC Service Centers (UCSC) and remands from the UCBR requiring a keen understanding of the legal landscape. Your duties will include the management of the referees hearing calendar the preparation of hearing notices and the transcription of decisions from digital recordings. Additionally you will transcribe decisions from typed drafts ensuring clarity and precision in every document produced. You will serve as the first point of contact for clients welcoming them and addressing their inquiries through various communication channels.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch. Work hours are negotiable.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime upon successful completion of a training period. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed 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 Lancaster.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as a Legal Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Four years of responsible clerical investigative or enforcement work including one year of legal clerical support experience; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
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.
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 click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
