Legal Assistant 1

3 weeks ago


Lackawanna County PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

**THE POSITION**:
**DESCRIPTION OF WORK**:
This Legal Assistant 1 is responsible for administrative and legal clerical support. The work includes but is not limited to typing, formatting and proofreading. Your responsibilities will include researching, updating and processing legal documents such as assignments, petitions, subpoenas, hearing notices, etc. pertaining to workers' compensation claims. You will have the opportunity to prepare, maintain, and update files, spreadsheets and claimant records necessary for the overall operation of the section.

Within this role, you may perform other clerical support duties, such as handling mail, answering the telephone, scanning files, faxing, using a copy machine, maintaining a calendar, and managing office equipment.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may 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.
- ** Telework**:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Three days in the office and two teleworking anticipated after completion of training period. 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 Scranton.
- ** Salary**:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY**:
**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Minimum Experience and Training Requirements**:

- Three years of responsible clerical, enforcement or investigative work; **or**:

- An equivalent combination of experience and training.

**Additional Requirements**:

- You must be able to perform essential job functions.

**Preferred Qualifications (not required)**:

- College coursework pertaining to legal studies.
- Experience working in the legal field.
- Previous employment in a legal office position.

**How to Apply**:
**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.

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**Health & Wellness**

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

**Compensation & Financial Planning**
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
**Work/Life Balance**
We know there’s more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
**Values and Culture**
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
**Employee Perks**
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

- Eligibility rules apply.



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