Attorney Children's Fast Track Team

Allegheny County Bar Association; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 81,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Telework up to 2 days/week

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania is seeking an Attorney for the Children’s Fast Track Team, located in PA (Harrisburg, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh). The role involves preparing dispositions for the Superior Court in CFT cases and requires independent work within tight deadlines, with collaboration on a team.

Required qualifications include a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, admission to the PA Supreme Court bar, and 3–5 years of appellate clerkship experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and active PA bar membership.
• 3–5 years of appellate clerkship experience.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently and with a team.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dispositions for the Superior Court within abbreviated deadlines.
• Research legal issues and review certified records.
• Make legal conclusions and discuss issues with judges/judicial staff.
• Circulate dispositions for editorial process and provide feedback.
• Perform related work as requested by the Chief Staff Attorneys.

Skills

Research & writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Attorney (Children’s Fast Track Team)
Starting Salary Range: $81,000- $91,000 (maximum salary is $101,209)
Department: Central Legal Staff
Location: Harrisburg, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA

Posting Date: 9/14/2026
Benefits: Link to Benefits

Description
The Children’s Fast Track (“CFT”) team prepares dispositions (opinions and/or memoranda) as requested by the judges of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania in CFT cases, i.e., adoption, dependency, termination of parental rights, paternity, and child custody. The position requires completing quality work within abbreviated deadlines and working independently as well as collaborating with the team. CFT team attorneys function essentially as law clerks for the judges in CFT subject matters. Appellate clerkship experience is required.

Typical Duties

• Prepare well-reasoned written dispositions for the judges of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania within abbreviated deadlines, which requires:
• Researching legal issues;
• Reviewing and analyzing certified records;
• Making legal conclusions;
• Discussing legal issues with judges and/or judicial staff.
• Circulate dispositions to the CFT team for internal editorial process;
• Review disposition drafts of the CFT team and provide constructive feedback;
• Perform related work as required of the CFT program and as requested by the Chief Staff Attorneys.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to and in active standing with the practice of law before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• 3 to 5 years’ appellate clerkship experience.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.

Additional Qualifications/Preferences

• Excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to function independently and on a team.
• Demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word and Outlook)
• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

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.
• Opportunities for advancement to Attorney 2 and Attorney 3 on the CFT team.

Commencement Date: October 2026

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