Job Abstract

This is your chance to experience an exciting and rewarding professional journey with the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Hearings and Appeals. Join our team now for an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in the legal field as a Legal Assistant. This is an entry-level administrative position with a focus on various legal administrative tasks related to the core functions of the bureau. You will be assisting with receiving, processing, conducting, and adjudicating administrative appeals and hearings in a fair, unbiased, and timely manner, adhering to state and federal regulations. Join our dynamic team at the bureau, where we handle a high volume of appeals annually, creating a fast-paced and team-oriented environment. If this excites you, don't hesitate to apply today!

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services as a Legal Assistant 1 and play a pivotal role in supporting legal and clerical tasks. As part of our team, you will showcase exceptional organizational and communication skills in processing appeals and fair hearings. This role involves providing vital legal support, ensuring timely appeals processing, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Other responsibilities will include reviewing related legal documents, correspondence, and the decisions written by the bureau's Administrative Law Judges (ALJs). You must demonstrate your capacity to work independently and collaborate with others in this role. You will have the chance to advance your skills and knowledge by working closely with Legal Assistant 2s.

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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: After the successful completion of your probationary or training period, the opportunity for part-time telework may become available. While the primary work location is the office, eligibility for telework and its availability will be determined by individual circumstances and the operational requirements of the bureau.
  • 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 Philadelphia.
• Salary: The starting salary is non-negotiable.
• 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:

• 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.