General Clerk - Mspb - Va

The Gilchrist Law Firm has a great opportunity to work with the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). The MSPB is an independent quasi-judicial agency within the Executive Branch of the Federal government established to protect Federal merit systems against partisan political and other prohibited personnel practices and to ensure adequate protection for federal employees against abuses by agency management. The Board serves as the highest-level administrative tribunal in deciding appeals relating to the personnel actions and decisions of federal agencies and the Office of Personal Management. As a General Clerk, you will support the operation of the Washington Regional Office in Arlington, VA

Responsibilities/Duties

Receives incoming telephone calls and visitors, determines the nature of business, and tactfully refers calls to the appropriate staff member.
Assist with receipt and distribution of incoming mail for the agency.
Create, tab, and tab paper files, indexes, and other documents as needed. Data entry and typing are done consistently on a personal computer.
Uses a variety of office equipment in conducting the work of the office, including but not limited to personal computers, fax machines, copy machines, mail equipment, scanners, etc.
Communicate with court reporters and external customers to schedule telephone conferences and in-person and video hearings. Initiates inquiries regarding case processing and responds to appeal inquiries on behalf of the Administrative Judge (AJ) of the office.
At the direction of the Supervisory Paralegal Specialist to respond to the public, appellants, and their representatives, concerning potential, pending, and past appeals and general Board procedures.
Requirements Highschool Diploma
Required 2-4 years of experience in the administrative field or a related legal assistant area.
Has very basic knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the legal field.
Ability to type 25 words per minute
Ability to enter information into a database using a computer
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds