Law Clerk (Attorney)- Judge - Bowes, Mary Jane

Pennsylvania Courts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Híbrido; USD 68.000 - 81.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Prescription coverage

Paid holidays (13) & paid vacation (12

Paid sick days (12)

Resumo da vaga

Superior Court of Pennsylvania seeks a law clerk to Judge Mary Jane Bowes in Pittsburgh, PA. The position requires exceptional research and writing, familiarity with legal authorities, and the ability to draft dispositive memoranda and opinions.

Candidates must be licensed in Pennsylvania or gain admission to PA Bar within twelve months. Remote applicants within Pennsylvania will be considered; strong deadlines and professional collaboration with the judiciary are essential.

Qualificações

• Requires JD and PA Bar admission within 12 months.
• Exceptional research and writing skills with knowledge of legal authorities.
• Ability to review trial court records and appellate briefs.
• Strong ability to draft dispositive memoranda and opinions.
• Must meet deadlines and communicate effectively with judiciary.

Responsabilidades

• Draft dispositive memoranda and opinions in the form required by Judge Bowes.
• Review writings of appellate court judges and proofread for accuracy.
• Attend oral argument sessions and perform related work.
• Satisfy deadlines and manage caseload efficiently.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with judiciary and administrators.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Legal writing

Deadline-driven

Oral argument support

Formação

Juris Doctor (JD)

Ferramentas

Legal research databases

Descrição da vaga

This full-time position serving as a law clerk to the Honorable Mary Jane Bowes of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania requires outstanding research and writing skills. The location for the position is Pittsburgh, PA. Remote applicants in the state of Pennsylvania will be considered.

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.

Description

Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, a thorough knowledge of legal reference materials, research techniques, legal writing styles, and legal citations.

The minimum qualifications include the proven ability to:

• Discern, analyze, and apply pertinent legal authorities;
• Review trial court records and appellate briefs;
• Recommend appropriate dispositions;

• Draft logical, articulate, and persuasive dispositive memoranda and opinions utilizing the form and style required by Judge Bowes;
• Proofread and review writings of appellate court judges;
• Satisfy deadlines;
• Attend oral argument sessions and perform related work as required; and
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary and departmental administrators.

Salary information

Starting Salary Range is $68,083-$80,925

• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania or attain admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania within twelve months of the date of hire.
• Satisfactory criminal background check required.