Judicial Law Clerk: Research & Draft Opinions Across Divisions

PA LAW CLERKS; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, prescription,

Life insurance

Paid Time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

11 paid holidays

Job summary

PA LAW CLERKS in Franklin County, Chambersburg, seeks a Judicial Law Clerk for the Court of Common Pleas (39th Judicial District). The clerk will assist the Judge with legal research and draft court opinions across Criminal, Civil, Family, Juvenile, and Orphans’ Court, following all procedures.

You will review motions, analyze briefs, draft orders, monitor case activities to ensure timely disposition, and stay informed of appellate decisions from PA courts.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school.
• Strong competence in conducting legal research both electronically through Westlaw and manually.
• Strong writing skills.
• Interact professionally with the public, co-workers, and county departments.

Responsibilities

• Research complex legal issues and draft comprehensive Judicial Opinions, Memoranda, and Orders.
• Review filed motions, analyze supporting briefs, and draft corresponding court orders.
• Monitor and track pending case and motion activities to ensure timely disposition.
• Keep informed of Franklin and Fulton counties’ opinions, as well as appellate decisions from the Pennsylvania Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, and Supreme Court applicable to the Judge’s divisions.
• Answer calls, address procedural inquiries, and interact professionally with attorneys, county staff, public officials, and the public.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Public interaction

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

PA LAW CLERKS in Franklin County, Chambersburg, seeks a Judicial Law Clerk for the Court of Common Pleas (39th Judicial District). The clerk will assist the Judge with legal research and draft court opinions across Criminal, Civil, Family, Juvenile, and Orphans’ Court, following all procedures.

You will review motions, analyze briefs, draft orders, monitor case activities to ensure timely disposition, and stay informed of appellate decisions from PA courts.