Telework‑Eligible Attorney Examiner, Eastern Region

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Attorney Examiner for the Department of Human Services in the Eastern Region. You will conduct administrative hearings, prepare clear decisions, and ensure compliance with legal requirements to support fair appeals.

The role emphasizes thorough legal research, adjudication, and timely case handling, with telework possibilities and a standard full-time schedule in Philadelphia-area offices. A PA Bar license is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional legal work including one year of trial experience.
• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Hearing management: administer oaths, examine witnesses, review evidence, rule on motions.
• Case evaluation: prepare adjudications and recommendations after reviewing records.
• Legal research: study statutes, case law, and policies; communicate updates to staff.
• Case tracking: monitor cases to meet timelines and procedures.
• Staff guidance: advise assistants and judges on appeal procedures.

Skills

Hearing management

Case evaluation

Legal research

Case tracking

Staff guidance

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Attorney Examiner for the Department of Human Services in the Eastern Region. You will conduct administrative hearings, prepare clear decisions, and ensure compliance with legal requirements to support fair appeals.

The role emphasizes thorough legal research, adjudication, and timely case handling, with telework possibilities and a standard full-time schedule in Philadelphia-area offices. A PA Bar license is required.