Legal Assistant Supervisor

Are you looking for the opportunity to take your career into a leadership role? The Department of Labor & Industry is eager to welcome a Legal Assistant Supervisor to direct a team of Legal Assistant 2s in the Capitol Sector. This role is crucial for ensuring that unemployment compensation (UC) appeals are processed accurately and promptly, adhering to both UC law and UCBR regulations. This position provides administrative support to the Capitol Sector Program Manager and reassigns work among Referees, Legal Assistants and other sectors as needed. If you are interested in this career opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!

In this position, you will be expected to exercise independent judgment as you oversee subordinate staff, providing supervision and support as they carry out their responsibilities. A key aspect of your role will involve prioritizing and allocating work assignments effectively, ensuring that tasks are distributed according to urgency and team capacity. Additionally, you will be responsible for training and guiding staff members, fostering their professional development and enhancing overall team performance. Regularly reviewing and analyzing work results will be crucial, as it allows for the identification of areas for improvement and the implementation of necessary changes. You will also be tasked with completing productivity reports. Clear communication, both orally and in writing, will be essential in this role, as you will need to convey information effectively to various stakeholders. Proficiency in operating a PC and other office equipment will be required to facilitate your daily tasks. You will have the opportunity to monitor and evaluate employee performance and provide feedback. Occasional travel may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

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 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 Harrisburg. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Legal Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of responsible clerical, investigative or enforcement work including two years of legal clerical 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.
• 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.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

• 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.