Legal Assistant 2
Legal Assistant 2
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$ 44890 - 67678
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you a driven and detailoriented professional seeking an engaging career in the legal field The Department of Labor and Industry Unemployment Compensation Board of Review is seeking highly motivated and organized individuals to fill the role of Legal Assistant 2. As a key member of our Philadelphia Referee Office legal team you will play an essential role in supporting referee staff with the processing of unemployment compensation appeals. This position will involve handling complex legal issues and requires dedication a positive attitude and excellent organizational skills. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful work within a dedicated legal setting we invite you to apply and join our team of committed legal professionals!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position you will be entrusted with a variety of important tasks and responsibilities. Using your strong communication skills you will coordinate the referees hearing schedule prepare and distribute hearing notices and transcribe decisions from digital recordings. Additionally you will be responsible for drafting proofreading and finalizing decisions verifying and entering data and maintaining both electronic and paper files. You will also manage client inquiries ensuring positive and professional relationships are upheld. The ideal candidate will be proficient in navigating computer applications and systems as well as interpreting a variety of documentation and records. This role requires exceptional attention to detail excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively support the referee hearing process and team operations.
Interestedinlearning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment 37.5 hours per week
- 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 your training. 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 Philadelphia.
- 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 and 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
