Legal Assistant 2

Description of Work

This position supports Referee staff by preparing appeals, organizing case materials, and assisting with hearings and decisions. It requires accuracy, organization, and strong communication skills. As a Legal Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Hearing Preparation: Review appeals, organize exhibits, and prepare notices and schedules
• Case Management: Maintain electronic and paper case files and distribute documents to appropriate parties
• Decision Support: Transcribe and prepare decisions and confirm that all issues and findings are addressed
• Public Contact: Respond to calls, emails and visitors and provide accurate information about appeals procedures
• Document Processing: Upload hearings, proofread legal documents, and input information into tracking systems
• Timekeeping Assistance: Review time records, identify errors, and ensure accurate entries in required systems

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 Guidelines.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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, after successful completion of training. 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 King of Prussia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Pay

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.

Benefits

Additional details regarding benefits may be provided during the interview.