This is a career law clerk position for a Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Typical duties consist of but are not limited to:
Research legal data pertinent to caseload of Justice.
Read, analyze, and interpret lower court record(s), agency briefs, and/or appellate court briefs.
Search for, interpret, and apply statutes, court decisions, and other legal authorities on points of law involved in the preparation of legal rulings.
Prepare drafts of opinions and orders.
Proofread and review circulating opinions.
Perform related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of law, admission to the bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; AND,
At least eight years of experience as an appellate judicial clerk OR eight years private practice experience involving significant legal research and writing responsibilities, preferably in appellate courts.
Additional Qualifications/Preferences
Knowledge of the Unified Judicial System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of practice.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research.
Superior communication, interpersonal, research, analytical, and writing skills.
Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and precedents.
Satisfactory criminal background check required.
Job Highlights
Full-time
Excellent State benefits program including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment; 13 paid holidays, paid time off; salary increases; eligible for federal student loan forgiveness plan; employee assistance programs; and State retirement plans.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in applying should click on the “Apply” icon and upload your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcripts (if available) to your application. Video or audio resumes will not be accepted.
Salary information
Salary Information
Starting salary: $91,890 - $110,594
Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.
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