POSITION OVERVIEW:
Legal assistants provide support to administrative law judges (ALJs), other professionals, and technical staff members in a hearing office. They review claims for legal and regulatory requirements and timeliness; enter information into our data systems; and, prepare cases for hearing before an ALJ. Legal assistants are the first point of contact for claimants and their representatives who may need information about the hearing or seek assistance compiling medical evidence to support their claim.
SALARY & ADVANCEMENT
Entry into these positions is at the GS-5 through GS-7 level. The full performance level of this position is GS-8. See OPM GS Pay Schedules (http://www.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/) for more information on GS pay tables and locality pay.
QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen and have excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and writing skills. You should also be proficient using a computer. We consider additional qualifications such as experience, education, or a combination of experience and education.
BENEFIT PACKAGE
- Earn 13 paid vacation days per year, then 20 days a year after 3 years, 26 days a year after 15 years
- Earn 13 paid sick days per year
- 11 paid Federal holidays
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension benefits
- Optional Thift Savings Plan (similar to 401K)
- Flexible work schedules
- Telework opportunities
- Salary increases
INFORMATION
For more information on SSA careers, visit: www.ssa.gov/careers
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Ability to Relocate:
- Philadelphia, PA 19107: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19107