Legal Assistant 2

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Legal Assistant 2, where you will play a crucial role in processing unemployment compensation appeals. This position offers a unique opportunity to utilize your clerical skills while assisting citizens in navigating legal processes. You will manage schedules, prepare documents, and engage with clients, all within a supportive team environment. With the potential for part-time telework after training, this role balances professional growth with flexibility. If you're ready to make a difference in your community and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• One year as a Legal Assistant 1 or equivalent experience.
• Four years of clerical work with legal support experience.

Responsibilities

• Support staff in processing unemployment compensation appeals.
• Manage hearing schedules and prepare hearing notices.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Data Management

Client Communication

Proofreading

Education

High School Diploma

Legal Assistant Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal Research Software

Job description

dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan

Begin an exciting career as a Legal Assistant 2 for the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review! By becoming an important member of our team, you will help us process appeals regarding unemployment compensation. If you are ready to implement your clerical skills in a new and rewarding way while helping your fellow citizens of Pennsylvania, apply today!

THE POSITION

Begin an exciting career as a Legal Assistant 2 for the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review! By becoming an important member of our team, you will help us process appeals regarding unemployment compensation. If you are ready to implement your clerical skills in a new and rewarding way while helping your fellow citizens of Pennsylvania, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Legal Assistant 2, you will support the staff in processing unemployment compensation appeals involving varied and complicated legal issues. In this role, you will manage the hearing schedule, prepare hearing notices, and transcribe decisions from digital recordings. Your duties will include preparing decisions from typed drafts, proofreading documents, inputting and verifying data, and maintaining electronic and paper files. You can expect to greet clients and handle client inquiries by various means. Additionally, you will navigate computer applications and interpret documentation and records.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours may be negotiable.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the training 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 Bristol.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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.

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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail] .

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.

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