Judicial Law Clerk: Research, Draft Opinions, Support

Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts; Butler (Butler County); Sur place; USD 66 000 - 92 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

13 paid holidays

35 hours per week

Vacation, personal, and sick days

Pension

Medical

Life Insurance

Education reimbursement

Résumé du poste

The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts seeks a law clerk to observe and participate in all aspects of the legal system. This court-appointed, at-will position is supervised by the assigned judge, and may be supervised by the District Court Administrator when assigned to Senior or Visiting Judges.

Expected term of one year with possible extension at the sole discretion of the assigned judge. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting opinions and orders, case review, and

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited law school.
• Must pass Pennsylvania Bar Examination within one year of hire.
• Third-year law students within one semester of graduation may be considered case-by-case.

Responsabilités

• Conduct legal research across Pennsylvania and federal law related to court decisions.
• Review case files and pleadings, advising the judge as needed.
• Draft and edit court opinions, memoranda, orders, and related documents.
• Track matters taken under advisement and maintain a list of such cases.
• Attend court sessions and assist with notes, at times traveling within the County for property viewings.

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school

Law student within one semester of graduation

Description du poste

The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts seeks a law clerk to observe and participate in all aspects of the legal system. This court-appointed, at-will position is supervised by the assigned judge, and may be supervised by the District Court Administrator when assigned to Senior or Visiting Judges.

Expected term of one year with possible extension at the sole discretion of the assigned judge. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting opinions and orders, case review, and