Law Clerk

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Conduct research on legal data relevant to the caseload of the designated judge.

• Examine, analyze, and interpret records from lower courts, agency briefs, and/or appellate court briefs.

• Seek out, interpret, and apply statutes, court decisions, and other legal authorities.

• Draft opinions, orders, and legal memoranda.

• Review and proofread circulating opinions.

• Participate in court sessions and hearings.

• Travel as necessary.

• Execute related tasks as required.

• Collaborate extensively with the Judge and staff while investigating complex legal issues within the court’s original and appellate jurisdictions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school.

• Admission, in good standing, to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania within twelve months of appointment.

• A satisfactory criminal background check is mandatory.

• A resume, legal writing sample, references, and a transcript must be submitted with the application.

• Familiarity with the Unified Judicial System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• Understanding of judicial procedures and rules of practice.

• Proficiency in the principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research.

• Skill in analyzing, evaluating, and organizing facts, evidence, and materials, and presenting them clearly and logically in oral or written forms as opinions, memoranda, orders, or decisions.

• Ability to comprehend and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and precedents.

• Capability to prepare orders and opinions for judicial approval.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary, court and departmental administrators, attorneys, and staff.

• Ability to self-motivate and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Law Review experience preferred but not mandatory.

• Ideal for a recent law school graduate or someone with legal experience.

• Exceptional research and writing skills are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits commence on the first day of employment.

• Generous annual and sick leave along with thirteen scheduled holidays each year.

• Retirement plan available through the State Employees' Retirement System.

• Additional benefits and complete details are accessible at www.pacourts.us under Human Resources.