Attorney

RiseMe; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Low-cost plans

Holidays & vacation

Parental leave

Telework after training

Job summary

RiseMe is seeking an attorney with strong legal research and writing skills to support the Superior Court of Pennsylvania’s Central Legal Staff in Pittsburgh, with eligibility to telework on a hybrid schedule after the first six months.

The role covers civil and criminal matters, drafts memoranda and opinions, reviews briefs and dockets, and collaborates with judges and chambers to resolve issues and meet deadlines.

Applicants in the Harrisburg area may apply to work from the Harrisburg location.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• 3–5 years’ experience as an appellate law clerk.
• Admitted to and in active standing with the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure and Pennsylvania Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Review docketing statements, motions (standard and emergency), opinions circulating in Superior Court, and certified records.
• Review appellate briefs, certified records, and court dockets.
• Research legal and procedural issues presented on appeal.
• Draft memoranda, opinions, orders, and bench memos as assigned.
• Conduct comprehensive review of trial court dockets to determine jurisdictional issues and other problems prior to listing the appeal before a merits panel.
• Review petitions for permission to appeal and prepare memoranda and recommendations for review and votes by Motions Panel.
• Prepare summaries, recommendations, and draft orders for review by Motions Judge and Motions Panel.
• Assist in research projects requested of Central Legal Staff.
• Work directly with Judges and chambers of the Superior Court to resolve various matters involving civil and criminal cases.
• Assist in editing team members’ work.
• Assist in various attorney functions in the relevant office, including working with Superior Court Prothonotary’s office to resolve issues pertaining to appeal docket.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Appellate research

Legal writing

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position requires exceptional legal research and writing skills for work performed with the Superior Court of Pennsylvania’s Central Legal Staff. This individual must possess the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a statewide team, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines. The attorney will handle matters relating to civil and criminal law and work closely with various judicial chambers and Judges. The primary location for this position will be in Pittsburgh with eligibility to telework on a hybrid work schedule after the first 6 months of employment. Applicants in the Harrisburg area may apply as well to work out of the Harrisburg location.

Job Highlights

• Excellent 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, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year.
• Salary increases, student loan forgiveness plans, employee assistance programs, and State retirement plans.
• Healthcare flexible spending account.
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Telework may be available up to 2 days per week after training.

Typical Duties

• Review docketing statements, motions (standard and emergency), opinions circulating in Superior Court, and certified records.
• Review appellate briefs, certified records, and court dockets.
• Research legal and procedural issues presented on appeal.
• Draft memoranda, opinions, orders, and bench memos as assigned.
• Conduct comprehensive review of trial court dockets to determine not only if any jurisdictional issues exist, but any other problems that require attention prior to listing the appeal before a merits panel.
• Review petitions for permission to appeal and prepare memoranda and recommendations for review and votes by Motions Panel.
• Prepare summaries, recommendations, and draft orders for review by Motions Judge.
• Prepare summaries, recommendations, and draft orders for review and votes by Motions Panel.
• Assist in research projects requested of Central Legal Staff.
• Work directly with Judges and chambers of the Superior Court to resolve various matters involving civil and criminal cases.
• Assist in editing team members’ work.
• Assist in various attorney functions in the relevant office, including, but not limited to, working with Superior Court Prothonotary’s office to resolve issues pertaining to appeal docket.
• Perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• 3-5 years’ experience as an appellate law clerk.
• Admitted to and in active standing with the practice of law before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Salary information

Starting Salary Range is $81,000-$91,000 (maximum salary is $101,209).

Additional Qualifications/Preferences

• Familiarity with Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure and Pennsylvania Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity in the performance of job duties.
• Satisfactory criminal background check required.