Legal Assistant 2

Salary $46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually Location Montgomery County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-54820-07020 Department Department of Labor & Industry Division LI UCBR King of Prussia Ref Of Opening Date 07/23/2026 Closing Date 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 07020 Position Number 00059082 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit A1 Pay Group ST05 Bureau / Division Code 00129142 Bureau / Division Unemployment Compensation Board of Review - King of Prussia Referee Office Worksite Address 100 Ross Road City King of Prussia, Pennsylvania Zip Code 19406 Contact Name Beth Caldwell Contact Email View email address on click.appcast.io THE POSITION As a Legal Assistant 2 with the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, you will play an important part in helping resolve appeals at the King of Prussia Referee Office. This position allows you to support hearings, manage case records, and assist with legal procedures. You will help ensure due process by organizing documents and communicating with claimants, employers, and attorneys. 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 Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. 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. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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. Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal and external postings for their seniority rights to be considered. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on 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. 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. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION 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). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 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. Your results will be provided via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr