Law Clerk - Mifflin County

PA LAW CLERKS; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

14 paid holidays

Job summary

PA LAW CLERKS seeks a Judicial Law Clerk for the Mifflin County Court of Common Pleas to assist the Judge in preparing for court and disposing of cases. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting opinions and orders, and coordinating with counsel and public.

The role requires a law degree, PA Bar eligibility or eligibility by graduation, and the ability to manage case-flow and use court research tools. Benefits include health-related coverage and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires law degree and PA Bar eligibility.
• Must pass drug test and background check.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with Word/Excel and research tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist Judge in researching legal issues before court.
• Attend court proceedings to assist the Judge with issues.
• Draft opinions, orders and other documents for Judge’s review.
• Review complaints and petitions filed with the court.
• Track cases and update Administrator on status.
• Communicate with attorneys and public as needed.
• Maintain court research software and assist Law Library.

Skills

Organizational skills

Legal research

Word processing

Excel

Education

Law school graduate

Eligible to sit for PA Bar

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

The Mifflin County Court of Common Pleas will have an opening for a judicial law clerk to begin immediately. The purpose of this position is to assist the Judge in preparing for court and disposing of cases on the court’s docket. Assist the District Court Administrator with case-flow management and other duties as assigned.Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.Job DutiesAssists the Judge in researching legal issues before the court. Research and consult with the Judge on complex legal issues arising before, during and after court proceedings.Attend court proceedings to assist the Judge with any difficult legal issues which arise.Draft opinions, orders and other legal documents for the Judge’s review.Review complaints, answers, petitions and other documents filed with the court.Actively track cases pending decision by the court and timely update the Judge and/or District Court Administrator concerning same.Communicate with attorneys concerning issues coming and already before the court. Respond to queries from attorneys, litigants, court and county staff and the general public.Maintain the court’s computer-based research software. Assist general public with research issues within the Mifflin County Law Library from time to time.Act as Mental Health Review Officer.Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Judge or Court Administration.Minimum RequirementsThe Judicial Law Clerk must be a law school graduate.Applicants must be admitted to practice in Pennsylvania or be eligible to sit for the Pennsylvania Bar examination by virtue of their graduation from an accredited law school.Satisfactory drug test and criminal background check required.Must possess strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and coordinate work.Working knowledge of computers and various software programs with emphasis on Word and Excel. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment.Ability to conduct hard bound volume-based legal research.Ability to work effectively in an office environment.BenefitsMedical, dental, and visionpaid vacation and personal time in addition to 14 paid holidaysSalary informationStaring salary: $55,436.02