Legal Assistant 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia County, PA

8d • Hybrid

About 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 Philadelphia 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. Apply now to support clear, timely, and accurate appeal outcomes.

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.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to telework part-time after successful completion of training.
• Must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania to telework.
• Option to report to the headquarters office in Philadelphia if unable to telework.

Responsibilities

• Review appeals, organize exhibits, and prepare notices and schedules for hearings.
• Maintain electronic and paper case files and distribute documents to appropriate parties.
• Transcribe and prepare decisions, ensuring all issues and findings are addressed.
• Respond to calls, emails, and visitors, providing accurate information about appeals procedures.
• Upload hearings, proofread legal documents, and input information into tracking systems.
• Review time records, identify errors, and ensure accurate entries in required systems.

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Work hours may be negotiable
• Telework opportunity after training completion
• Equal employment opportunity employer
• Commitment to a diverse workforce
• Values inclusion
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed