Appellate Legal Assistant II — Hearing & Case Support

Sunrise Systems; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Systems in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Legal Assistant II to support Administrative Law Judges with appeals, exhibits, and case research. The role requires organizing confidential files, preparing hearing materials, and coordinating dockets for hearings, four in-person days monthly.

Responsibilities include verifying requests, entering data into case systems, and assisting customers and staff with timelines while upholding privacy standards and legal procedures.

Qualifications

• English language skills required (speaking, writing, reading).
• Knowledge of Google Apps (Gmail, Docs, Sheets) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with case management systems (Client, Clear2There, Guide mainframe, HEAplus, AZTECS, CACTUS Portal).
• Ability to handle confidential data and multiple programs simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming appeals and retrieve accurate exhibits for hearings.
• Enter case documentation into repositories and track status.
• Assist Administrative Law Judges with case research and analysis.
• Schedule hearings and assist customers with docket calls.
• Create hearing packets and ensure deadlines are met.
• Identify and correct errors and print missing documents.

Skills

Organization

Legal knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Google Apps

Adobe Acrobat

AZTECS/CACTUS/Guide mainframe

Job description

Sunrise Systems in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Legal Assistant II to support Administrative Law Judges with appeals, exhibits, and case research. The role requires organizing confidential files, preparing hearing materials, and coordinating dockets for hearings, four in-person days monthly.

Responsibilities include verifying requests, entering data into case systems, and assisting customers and staff with timelines while upholding privacy standards and legal procedures.