Law Clerk Lycoming County

Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

11 paid holidays

Defined benefit retirement plan

Job summary

The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts seeks a Judicial Law Clerk for the 29th Judicial District in Lycoming County. The role supports Judge William P.

Carlucci with research, writing, and case management across civil, criminal, family, and orphans' court matters. Responsibilities include preparing files, reviewing briefs, and drafting orders and jury charges, with emphasis on strong analytical and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree in law.
• Commitment of at least two years to the position; term may be extended or become permanent by the Judge.

Responsibilities

• Assist judge with legal research, analysis of factual and legal issues, and preparation of memoranda, draft opinions, and orders.
• Prepare files for court proceedings, review briefs, check citations for accuracy, stay updated on new developments in the law.
• Prepare jury charges in civil and criminal trials; track case activity; understand legal arguments presented.
• Assist the Office of the District Court Administrator with legal questions and court operations inquiries; perform other duties as directed by Judge Carlucci.
• Gain daily exposure to courtroom functions and a wide range of legal subject areas.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Law degree

Job description

The Honorable William P. Carlucci, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Lycoming County, is seeking a Judicial Law Clerk in the 29th Judicial District of Pennsylvania.

Job Duties

• The successful candidate will assist Judge Carlucci with legal research, analysis of factual and legal issues, and the preparation of legal memoranda, draft opinions, and orders. This work will support the Judge's role in managing civil, criminal, family, and orphans' court matters.
• Responsibilities include preparing files for court proceedings, reviewing and analyzing briefs submitted by counsel, checking citations for accuracy, and staying up-to-date with new developments in the law. These duties help ensure the efficient and accurate resolution of court matters.
• The position also entails preparing jury charges in both civil and criminal trials, tracking case activity, and understanding legal arguments as they are presented by parties. Strong analytical and writing skills are essential for this role.
• Assisting the Office of the District Court Administrator with legal questions, answering phone calls related to court operations, and performing other assignments as directed by Judge Carlucci. The clerk's work directly supports the orderly disposition of matters before the Court.
• The role offers daily exposure to courtroom functions, judicial decision-making processes, and a wide range of legal subject areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree in law.
• Commitment of at least two years to the position; however, the term of the position can be extended or become permanent if desired by the Judge and Law Clerk

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 11 paid holidays in addition to paid time off
• Defined benefit retirement plan

Salary information

• Minimum starting salary of $57,310.50
• Plus an additional 1% increase for each year (12 consecutive months) of related experience (maximum of 12%) plus an additional 1% increase for a license to practice law.