Law Clerk Bucks County

Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts in Doylestown, PA seeks a research attorney to support Common Pleas Judge(s) handling Criminal, Civil, Family, Juvenile, and/or Orphans’ Court matters. Recent graduates or 2027 graduates may begin late summer or early fall 2027 in this role.

Responsibilities include researching legal records, drafting briefs, maintaining case files, reviewing master motions, and observing court sessions to advise judges on dispositions.

Qualifications

• College education plus a graduate degree Juris doctorate in law.
• Proficient computer and analytical skills.
• Valid PA drivers’ License.

Responsibilities

• Search for and study legal records and documents to obtain data applicable to cases under consideration.
• Prepare rough drafts of briefs and memoranda recommending appropriate dispositions to the judge.
• Maintain documents files and correspondence relating to cases.
• Review the motions for appointment of masters in court proceedings.
• Attend court sessions, observe oral arguments of counsel; confer with judges on recent cases and decisions having a bearing on present pending cases.
• Perform similar or related duties as required.

Skills

Proficient computer and analytical

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Research legal data for briefs and assist the Common Pleas Judge(s) that handle Criminal, Civil, Family, Juvenile, and/or Orphans’ Court matters. We welcome current graduates or 2027 graduates to begin late summer or early fall 2027.

Job Duties

• Search for and study legal records and documents to obtain data applicable to cases under consideration.
• Prepare rough drafts of briefs and memoranda recommending appropriate dispositions to the judge.
• Maintain documents files and correspondence relating to cases.
• Review the motions for appointment of masters in court proceedings.
• Attend court sessions, observe oral arguments of counsel; confer with judges on recent cases and decisions having a bearing on present pending cases.
• Perform similar or related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• College education plus a graduate degree Juris doctorate in law.
• Proficient computer and analytical skills.
• Valid PA drivers’ License.

Benefits

• Generous benefit package.
• Substantial paid time off in addition to 15 paid county holidays.

Salary information

• $61,002.00