Legal Assistant 2 - Reading

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Legal Assistant 2 - Reading

Salary

$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually

Location

Berks County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-40615-07020

Department

Department of Labor & Industry

Division

LI UCBR Reading Ref Off

Opening Date

01/20/2026

Closing Date

2/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

07020

Position Number

00076241

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00129148

Bureau / Division

Unemployment Compensation Board of Review-Reading Referee Office

Worksite Address

625 Cherry Street

City

Reading, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19602

Contact Name

Beth Caldwell

Contact Email

becaldwell@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Are you looking for a challenging work environment that will allow you to showcase your legal knowledge and experience? If so, look no further than the Department of Labor & Industry, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (UCBR) Reading Referee Office. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and organized professional to provide essential support for referee staff in the processing of unemployment compensation appeals. This role involves handling complex legal issues and requires dedication, a positive attitude, and excellent organizational skills. Join our team to play a key part of the legal processes that ensure workers’ rights under Pennsylvania UC law are upheld and respected!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will provide support to an Appeals Referee and the UCBR referee office through a wide range of duties involving hearings, decisions, public contact, and additional office functions. Our team will rely on you to manage the referee’s hearing schedule, ensuring that incoming dockets are properly associated, processing incoming documents, and preparing hearing notices. Decisions are transcribed from recordings, and you will be responsible for typing and proofreading these documents in addition to ensuring that all issues of law and weeks of benefits are covered in the decision and that the order and disposition properly relate to the findings of fact and reasoning.Tactful and efficient communication skills are essential as you will also handle telephone calls, emails, and in person visitors seeking information about substantive or procedural matters; as well as assist Referees in answering correspondence and processing legal documents such as requests for continuances, withdrawals, subpoenas, and interpretation. Your ability to independently make decisions will be key for ensuring all work is completed in accordance with UC law, regulations, and parameters set forth by the Referee. If you are dedicated to maintaining timely operations and ensuring that workflow is not delayed or disrupted, the Reading Referee Office has the perfect job for you!Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours may be negotiable with 30-minute lunch break.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week, upon successful completion of the training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from