Office Assistant

Office Assistant We are seeking an Office Assistant to support the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) at the Northeastern Regional Office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will provide administrative support for MSPB operations by managing front desk and telephone coverage, supporting hearing and appeal processing activities, and assisting with day-to-day office functions.This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.Responsibilities Receive incoming telephone calls/visitors, determine the nature of their business, and refer calls to the appropriate staffAssist with the receipt and distribution of incoming mail for the agencyCreate, tab, and file paper records, indexes, and other documents as neededTab and file paper records for quick retrievalEnter data and type consistently on a personal computerUse office equipment to conduct daily office workOperate personal computers, fax machines, and copy machines as neededScan documents using office scanners and mail equipmentCommunicate with court reporters and external customers to schedule phone conferences and in-person/video hearingsCoordinate in-person hearings and video hearings with external customersInitiate inquiries regarding case processing for the Administrative JudgeRespond to appeal inquiries on behalf of the Administrative JudgeAddress questions from the public, appellants, and representatives at the Supervisory Paralegal Specialist's directionExplain general Board procedures for potential, pending, and past appealsRequired Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the legal fieldRequired Experience 2-4 years of experience in the administrative field or in a related legal assistant areaEducation Highschool diploma or equivalent requiredUndergraduate degree preferredLocation Philadelphia, PA 19103Telework Telework is not authorizedClearance U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal governmentClient U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)Travel Travel is not requiredWork Hours 40 hours8 hours a day5 days a weekEmployment Classification Employment Classification EligibilityNonexemptRelocation Not eligible for relocation benefitsKMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.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.