JOB
The Legal Assistant 2 role with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry offers a chance to play an important part in the appeals process. This position helps keep hearings organized and supports fair outcomes for workers and employers. You will join a team that values accuracy and clear communication. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills while helping your community.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position supports Referee staff as they process appeals involving detailed legal issues. It helps ensure that hearings are prepared correctly and that all parties receive accurate information. As a Legal Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:
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Hearing Preparation: Review appeal items, organize case files, and determine proper scheduling based on legal requirements
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Document Handling: Process legal documents, distribute materials, and update records for hearings
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Decision Support: Transcribe decisions, check documents for accuracy, and distribute final decisions to parties
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Public Interaction: Respond to calls, emails, and questions while providing clear information about appeals procedures
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Office Management: Maintain files, upload recordings, track case status, and prepare required paperwork
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Timekeeping Duties: Review time records, enter information into systems, and correct errors to ensure accurate payment
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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Full-time employment
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Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours may be negotiable with 30-minute lunch break.
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Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week, 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 Greensburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
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Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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).
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Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
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Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
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your score may be lower than deserved.
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you may be disqualified.
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You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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Your results will be provided via email.
