Attorney Examiner – State Appeals (Hybrid/Remote)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; McCandless (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Attorney Examiner for the Western Region to support the appeals process by reviewing information, conducting hearings, and delivering well-reasoned decisions. The role collaborates with the Department of Human Services to ensure fair, accurate outcomes and maintains high standards of integrity.

The position requires a Juris Doctor and Pennsylvania Bar admission, with responsibilities spanning hearing management, evidence review, legal research, and case

Qualifications

• Two years of professional legal work including one year of trial work experience.
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission in good standing to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hearings by examining witnesses, clarifying issues, and ruling on motions.
• Review evidence and prepare adjudications and related documentation.
• Stay current on laws, regulations, and policies to support accurate decisions.
• Track and manage cases to ensure timely processing and compliance.
• Provide procedural guidance to legal staff and assist with pre-hearing conferences.
• Examine appeal requests for jurisdiction and completeness and prepare related orders.

Skills

Legal experience

Trial experience

Hearing management

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Attorney Examiner for the Western Region to support the appeals process by reviewing information, conducting hearings, and delivering well-reasoned decisions. The role collaborates with the Department of Human Services to ensure fair, accurate outcomes and maintains high standards of integrity.

The position requires a Juris Doctor and Pennsylvania Bar admission, with responsibilities spanning hearing management, evidence review, legal research, and case