Legal Assistant 1

Are you an individual with a background in law or experience in a legal environment? The Department of Labor and Industry is on the lookout for a dynamic and well-organized professional who can thrive in a fast-moving and demanding legal atmosphere. If you believe you fit this description, we encourage you to submit your application today!

The Legal Assistant plays a crucial role in providing both administrative and legal clerical support. Their responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, including the typing, formatting, editing, and proofreading of various legal documents such as pleadings, petitions, appeals, liens, writs of execution, and other related filings. Additionally, they assist in drafting general correspondence for attorneys and support staff within the Division. The Legal Assistant is also tasked with compiling, organizing, and documenting information, as well as updating and maintaining logs and case files. They are responsible for reaching out to courts, legal counsel, clients, and other relevant parties to gather or communicate information as instructed.

In addition to these primary duties, Legal Assistants may undertake various other clerical tasks. These can include managing incoming and outgoing mail, answering phone calls, scanning documents, faxing materials, operating copy machines, maintaining calendars, and overseeing the functionality of office equipment. Their multifaceted role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes and supporting the overall efficiency of the legal team.

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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 1 day per week (anticipated). 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.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,785.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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:

• This particular position also requires six or more months of full-time experience working in a legal office/setting.
• 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: 

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your 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 consideration for this position.

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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.

• 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.