Legal Assistant 1 - Dauphin County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
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Dauphin County, PA, United States

3 weeks ago

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THE POSITION:


Are you looking for an advanced clerical career specializing in legal administration? The Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (UCBR) Division is seeking a highly motivated, organized Legal Assistant 1 capable of functioning in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment.

This position gives you the opportunity to provide clerical support to maintain effective and efficient operations within the office. Bring your talent to our department and make your career aspirations a reality


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

As a Legal Assistant 1 you will be focusing on administrative and legal clerical support for the UCBR Division.

Work includes general clerical duties such as typing, formatting, and proofreading of briefs, motions, decisions, correspondence and memoranda prepared by division attorneys and support staff.

You will be responsible for compiling, organizing and preparing court records for certification, recording data, as well as updating and maintaining logs and case files.

This position gives you the opportunity to perform other clerical support duties, such as handling mail, answering the telephone, scanning files, faxing, using a copy machine, maintaining a calendar, and managing office equipment.

If you are interested in continuing to develop and master your clerical skills, our department is the perfect place you for you

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


Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment
  • Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday
  • Friday, with 60minute lunch.
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Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 2 days a week. 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 Harrisburg.
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Salary:_ _**Applicants new to the Commonwealth will start at the starting salary rate of $39,003.00.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:


  • Three years of responsible clerical, enforcement or investigative work;
    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:


Veterans:


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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:


  • 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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.


Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.


Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.

holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.


Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

  • Eligibility rules apply.
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