Legal Administrators
Puyenpa, Washington, DC, United States
Duration: Full Time
The Puyenpa family of companies that are comprised of multiple SBA Certified Native American Tribal 8(a) and multi-certified organizations focused on delivering Information Technology, Management Consulting, and General Construction solutions to the Federal Government along with the Commercial Sector.
We are actively seeking Legal Administrators to support a Department of Education (DoED) program responsible for processing, reviewing, and managing claims under an agency-managed process. Legal Administrators will assist attorneys and program staff by managing documentation workflows, organizing case files, preparing summaries, and ensuring compliance with established procedures and federal guidelines. This is a full-time remote position that may require personnel to be onsite in Washington D.C. with a 24 hour notice. A Public Trust clearance will be required.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Puyenpa provides a variety of benefits including company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401k retirement savings plan with employer match; 11 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off.
We are actively seeking Legal Administrators to support a Department of Education (DoED) program responsible for processing, reviewing, and managing claims under an agency-managed process. Legal Administrators will assist attorneys and program staff by managing documentation workflows, organizing case files, preparing summaries, and ensuring compliance with established procedures and federal guidelines. This is a full-time remote position that may require personnel to be onsite in Washington D.C. with a 24 hour notice. A Public Trust clearance will be required.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and case-management support to attorneys and adjudication staff.
- Organize, track, and maintain digital case files and documentation related to claims submitted under the Department of Education program.
- Review submissions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with program requirements.
- Prepare case summaries, issue logs, and status updates for attorney review.
- Conduct preliminary assessments of documentation to identify missing information or inconsistencies.
- Communicate with internal staff to request additional information or clarification when needed.
- Enter and update case information in designated databases, systems, or case-management tools.
- Ensure timely processing of assigned cases in accordance with program deadlines and quality standards.
- Assist with drafting templates, correspondence, and administrative determinations.
- Support quality-assurance activities, reporting requirements, and data tracking as needed.
- Participate in training sessions and team meetings to maintain consistent process knowledge.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Experience in a legal, administrative, compliance, or government-program environment strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage large volumes of documentation.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to understand and follow structured processes, federal guidelines, and program procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document-management systems.
- Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information securely.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work independently or as part of a team.
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting federal programs, legal teams, case-processing units, or administrative adjudication environments.
- Familiarity with federal regulations, Department of Education programs, or claim-review processes.
- Experience working in a compliance or documentation-heavy role.
Puyenpa provides a variety of benefits including company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401k retirement savings plan with employer match; 11 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off.