Legal Assistant

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a challenging work environment that will allow you to showcase your legal knowledge and experience? If so, look no further than the Department of Labor & Industry, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (UC ) Springfield Referee Office. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and organized professional to provide essential support for referee staff in the processing of unemployment compensation appeals.

This role involves handling complex legal issues and requires dedication, a positive attitude, and excellent organizational skills. Join our team to play a key part of the legal processes that ensure workers’ rights under Pennsylvania UC law are upheld and respected!

In this role, you will provide support to an Appeals Referee and the UC  referee office through a wide range of duties involving hearings, decisions, public contact, and additional office functions. Our team will rely on you to manage the referee’s hearing schedule, ensuring that incoming dockets are properly associated, processing incoming documents, and preparing hearing notices. Decisions are transcribed from recordings, and you will be responsible for typing and proofreading these documents in addition to ensuring that all issues of law and weeks of benefits are covered in the decision and that the order and disposition properly relate to the findings of fact and reasoning.

Tactful and efficient communication skills are essential as you will also handle telephone calls, emails, and in‑person visitors seeking information about substantive or procedural matters; as well as assist Referees in answering correspondence and processing legal documents such as requests for continuances, withdrawals, subpoenas, and interpretation. Your ability to independently make decisions will be key for ensuring all work is completed in accordance with UC law, regulations, and parameters set forth by the Referee.

If you are dedicated to maintaining timely operations and ensuring that workflow is not delayed or disrupted, the Springfield Referee Office has the perfect job for you! Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch (hours may be negotiable with 30‑minute lunch break)
• Telework:
  Opportunity to work from home part‑time, up to 3 days per week, after successful completion of the training period. Telework requires a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and a suitable location in Pennsylvania. If unable to telework, you may report to the headquarters office in Springfield. Telework eligibility is subject to change. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  Starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases
• Further communication regarding this position will be via email; check spam/junk folders for notices

• 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

• Must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information, follow the link and click on Residency
• 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

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed. The application must provide relevant, detailed experience/education to support eligibility
• If claiming education, attach a copy of college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
• 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…