Appeals Legal Assistant & Records Coordinator

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services, Bureau of Hearings and Appeals, seeks a Legal Assistant 1 in Pittsburgh to support judges, maintain records, and keep the appeals system running smoothly. You will review appeals, prepare legal documents, track deadlines, coordinate hearings, and manage case information, with telework potential and a 37.5-hour week.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and professional communication, with in-office work in Pittsburgh and

Qualifications

• Three years of responsible clerical, enforcement or investigative work; or an equivalent combination.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement and be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Appeal Review: Analyze appeals for procedural compliance and make recommendations based on regulations
• Timeline Tracking: Compute and adjust due dates while monitoring deadlines to ensure timely case processing
• Scheduling Support: Coordinate hearings, notify involved parties, and produce scheduling letters through case management systems
• Document Preparation: Arrange subpoenas, orders, and other legal documents for judge review and signature
• Record Maintenance: Organize electronic and physical records to ensure accuracy and proper labeling
• Case Processing: Handle legal correspondence, update databases, and file materials in the correct appeal records

Skills

Clerical experience

Legal document handling

Case management systems

Job description

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services, Bureau of Hearings and Appeals, seeks a Legal Assistant 1 in Pittsburgh to support judges, maintain records, and keep the appeals system running smoothly. You will review appeals, prepare legal documents, track deadlines, coordinate hearings, and manage case information, with telework potential and a 37.5-hour week.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and professional communication, with in-office work in Pittsburgh and