Office Assistant

Chicago, IL

Full Time

U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)

Mid Level

ROLE
We are seeking an Office Assistant to support the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) in the Chicago Regional Office in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will provide administrative support for MSPB operations by supporting day-to-day office needs and appeal processing activities.
This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.
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RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive incoming telephone calls and visitors, determine the nature of business, and refer calls to appropriate staff
Assist with receipt and distribution of incoming agency mail
Create, tab, organize, and maintain paper files, indexes, and related documents
Perform data entry and typing using a personal computer
Operate standard office equipment, including computers, fax machines, copy machines, mail equipment, and scanners
Communicate with court reporters and external customers to schedule telephone conferences and hearings
Coordinate scheduling support for in-person and video hearings
Initiate inquiries regarding case processing, as directed
Respond to appeal-related inquiries on behalf of the Administrative Judge, as directed
Support public-facing communication with appellants, representatives, and other external customers regarding potential, pending, and past appeals, as directed
Explain general Board procedures at the direction of the Supervisory Paralegal Specialist

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the legal field
Strong verbal communication and customer service skills
Ability to interact professionally with callers, visitors, appellants, representatives, and external customers
Ability to organize paper files, indexes, mail, and case-related documents accurately
Ability to perform data entry, typing, scanning, copying, and related clerical tasks
Ability to follow direction, maintain confidentiality, and support legal/administrative office procedures

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

2-4 years of experience in the administrative field or in a related legal assistant area

EDUCATION

Highschool diploma or equivalent required
Undergraduate degree preferred

LOCATION

Chicago, IL 60604

TELEWORK

Telework is not authorized

CLEARANCE

U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government

CLIENT

U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)

TRAVEL

Travel is not required

WORK HOURS

40 hours
8 hours a day
5 days a week

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment Classification Eligibility—Nonexempt

RELOCATION

Not eligible for relocation benefits

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Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.

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