Judicial Research & Drafting Clerk

PA Courts; Jim Thorpe (PA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon County is seeking a Law Clerk to support Judge Steven R. Serfass and other judges by performing legal research, drafting opinions, memoranda, and correspondence.

You will assist with a variety of legal responsibilities in a professional court environment. Responsibilities include writing opinions and orders, reviewing pre-trial memoranda, petitions, and motions, handling divorce matters and adoption petitions, assembling jury instructions, attending hearings, and researching and applying

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar is preferred but not required upon hiring; applicants awaiting or who have only taken the Bar Exam will be considered.
• Good written communication, research and computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Write opinions, orders, and legal memorandums for the Court.
• Review pre-trial memoranda, petitions, motions and other case matters on pertinent issues and applicable laws.
• Review divorce matters and supporting documentation and adoption petitions.
• Assist Judge with legal correspondence.
• Interact with internal departments frequently responding to their inquiries.
• Interpret new legal rulings and procedures.
• Review and assemble appropriate jury instructions for trial.
• Answer telephone and respond to routine inquiries from public and attorneys.
• Attend court hearings and trials and take notes.
• Research, interpret and apply laws, court decisions and other legal authorities.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting opinions

Legal memoranda

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

ABA-accredited law degree

Job description

Carbon County is seeking a Law Clerk to support Judge Steven R. Serfass and other judges by performing legal research, drafting opinions, memoranda, and correspondence.

You will assist with a variety of legal responsibilities in a professional court environment. Responsibilities include writing opinions and orders, reviewing pre-trial memoranda, petitions, and motions, handling divorce matters and adoption petitions, assembling jury instructions, attending hearings, and researching and applying