Remote Legal Assistant - Appeals & Case Coordination

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Legal Assistant 1 in the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals to support the appeal process. You will review information, organize documents, and assist legal staff in a fast-paced environment where precision matters.

Responsibilities include examining appeals, tracking deadlines, scheduling hearings, preparing subpoenas and orders, handling correspondence, and coordinating case information while protecting confidentiality.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Appeal Review: Examine appeals and apply procedural regulations to determine compliance
• Deadline Tracking: Monitor due dates, adjust deadlines when needed, and prioritize tasks to keep appeals moving
• Scheduling Duties: Arrange hearings, send notices, and enter case information into required systems
• Document Preparation: Create subpoenas, orders, and other legal documents for judge review and signature
• Correspondence Handling: Review incoming legal mail, forward information to proper parties, and upload items to case files
• Case Coordination: Serve as a link between judges, appellants, and representatives while safeguarding confidential information

Education

Three years of clerical/enforcement/investigative work

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Legal Assistant 1 in the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals to support the appeal process. You will review information, organize documents, and assist legal staff in a fast-paced environment where precision matters.

Responsibilities include examining appeals, tracking deadlines, scheduling hearings, preparing subpoenas and orders, handling correspondence, and coordinating case information while protecting confidentiality.