Law Clerk Carbon County

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

Job summary

Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts is seeking a professional-level attorney to support the Carbon County Court System. The role involves legal research, drafting opinions, memoranda, and correspondence, plus assisting Judges with a range of legal tasks.

Responsibilities include writing court opinions and orders, reviewing filings, and interpreting rulings. The position requires strong written communication, research abilities, and solid computer skills.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar preferred, but not required upon hiring.
• Strong written communication, research and computer skills.

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

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

This position is a professional-level role that supports Judge Steven R. Serfass and other Judges of the Carbon County Court System by performing legal research, drafting opinions, memoranda, and correspondence, and providing assistance with a variety of other legal responsibilities.

Job Duties

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school required.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar preferred, but not required upon hiring; will consider applicants who are awaiting or have only taken the Bar Exam.
• Good written communication, research and computer skills necessary.

Salary information

• $46,482 - $48,830