Legal Assistant 2
About the role
The Legal Assistant 2 position with the State Workers Insurance Fund in the Office of Chief Counsel offers a chance to support important legal work across the Commonwealth. This role allows you to help produce high-quality documents and assist attorneys with essential case activities. You will join a dedicated team that values accuracy, teamwork, and consistent communication. Step into a role where your organizational skills and attention to detail make a meaningful impact.
Note: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
Responsibilities
- Document Preparation: Draft correspondence and memoranda involving confidential and complex matters
- Record Maintenance: Organize and update files according to established record plans
- Subrogation Support: Research claims, gather information, and recommend opening third party subrogation cases
- Claim Notification: Send notices to claimants, attorneys, and insurance carriers regarding third party liens
- Invoice Review: Check contract counsel bills and verify calculations, receipts, and compliance with fee policies
- Case Tracking: Update spreadsheets and case management systems to track assignments and case activity
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.
Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required): Six months of experience working with workers' compensation Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
Schedule
Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week upon successful completion of the training period. In order to telework,