Attorney Examiner: Remote Hearings & Fair Adjudications

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Attorney Examiner in the Western Region to review information, conduct hearings, and issue well-reasoned decisions. You will work with the Department of Human Services to ensure fairness and accountability across statewide appeals.

The role emphasizes legal analysis, hearing management, and timely adjudications, with telework potential after probation. The position requires a J.D.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional legal work which includes one year of trial work experience.
• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Certification of current license and active admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Hearing Management: conduct hearings by examining witnesses, clarifying issues, and ruling on motions.
• Decision Preparation: review evidence, prepare adjudications, and complete required documentation.
• Legal Research: stay current on laws, regulations, and policies to support accurate case decisions.
• Case Oversight: track and manage cases to ensure timely processing and compliance with requirements.
• Procedural Guidance: provide direction to legal staff and assist with pre-hearing conferences and formal appeals.
• Record Review: examine appeal requests for jurisdiction and completeness and prepare related orders.

Skills

Trial experience

Legal analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Attorney Examiner in the Western Region to review information, conduct hearings, and issue well-reasoned decisions. You will work with the Department of Human Services to ensure fairness and accountability across statewide appeals.

The role emphasizes legal analysis, hearing management, and timely adjudications, with telework potential after probation. The position requires a J.D.