Legal Assistant 2

Job Overview Make your advanced legal clerical work make a difference with the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, Wilkes Barre Referee Office! In this Legal Assistant 2 role, you will be part of a dedicated team that helps resolve complex issues and supports due process rights. Location: Luzerne County, PA. Responsibilities Hearing Preparation – Review incoming appeals case work items to determine proper routing, location and type of hearing; organize case files and exhibits; and associate dockets based on claim type and issues of law. Scheduling Coordination – Prepare hearing notices for timely distribution; schedule, adjust, and reschedule times based on multiple variables to help referees ensure due process, accessibility, and adherence to all regulations and parameters. Document Processing – Receive and distribute documents; ensure documents are sent timely, accessible, and available for all parties at all hearing types; transcribe recorded dictation of decisions from referees; prepare, format, proofread, and verify data for a variety of legal documents. Public Contact – Respond to phone calls, emails, and in‑person visitors; provide accurate and tactful responses about substantive and procedural matters. Record Management – Upload recorded hearings, maintain electronic and paper case files, and input data into automated tracking systems. Office Support – Perform other office support functions including legal research, ordering supplies, and timekeeping tasks to keep operations running smoothly. 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 – Opportunity to work from home part‑time after successful completion of training. Telework requires a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved location inside Pennsylvania. Option to report to the headquarters office is available. Salary – In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable. Further communication regarding the position will be sent via email; check spam/junk folders for notices. Qualifications Minimum one year as a Legal Assistant 1 (or equivalent federal title) or four years of responsible clerical, investigative or enforcement work, including one year of legal clerical support; or an equivalent combination of experience and training. You must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Application Process Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed. Eligibility must be demonstrated in the application supplemental questions. If claiming education, attach a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial acceptable). Submit by the posting closing date. Late applications will not be accepted. Failure to comply with these requirements may eliminate you from consideration. Applicants may use generative AI tools only for preparation; use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information is prohibited. Veterans Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. For more information, visit the Commonwealth website. Telecommunications Relay Service 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). Accommodations If you need accommodations for an interview due to a disability, discuss your request with the interviewer in advance. EEO Statement The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. #J-18808-Ljbffr