THE POSITION:
As an Attorney Examiner with the Department of Human Services (DHS), you play a vital role in shaping appeals that influence the well-being of communities across the Eastern Region. You examine detailed case information, apply legal standards with precision, and help ensure that every decision reflects fairness and clarity. This position offers meaningful, high-impact work that strengthens public trust and supports the agency’s mission. It is an exceptional opportunity to use your legal expertise to create positive change for many people.
THE POSITION:
As an Attorney Examiner with the Department of Human Services (DHS), you play a vital role in shaping appeals that influence the well-being of communities across the Eastern Region. You examine detailed case information, apply legal standards with precision, and help ensure that every decision reflects fairness and clarity. This position offers meaningful, high-impact work that strengthens public trust and supports the agency’s mission. It is an exceptional opportunity to use your legal expertise to create positive change for many people.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role centers on conducting administrative hearings and preparing clear decisions that support the proper handling of appeals. Your work helps ensure that programs follow legal requirements and operate with consistency. As a Attorney Examiner, you will perform the following duties:
Hearing Management: Conduct hearings by administering oaths, examining witnesses, reviewing evidence, and ruling on motions
Case Evaluation: Prepare adjudications and recommendations by reviewing records, evaluating evidence, and documenting findings
Legal Research: Review statutes, case law, regulations, and policies and communicate updates to staff
Case Tracking: Monitor and manage assigned cases to meet required timelines and procedures
Staff Guidance: Provide direction to legal assistants and administrative law judges on appeal procedures
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
Overtime as needed
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of your probationary period and training. Work assignments will primarily take place in the office. Telework will be based on operational needs of the bureau. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Philadelphia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Two years of professional legal work which includes one year of trial work experience; and a Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
Special Requirement:
You must possess a certification of current license and active admission in good standing to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
