Law Clerk Snyder/Union Counties

PA LAW CLERKS; Middleburg (Snyder County); Sur place; USD 54 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

13 paid holidays

Accrued sick time

Pension

Health insurance options

Résumé du poste

Unknown Court seeks a Law Clerk to support Common Pleas Judges in the 17th Judicial District (Snyder/Union). The role includes legal research, reviewing filings, drafting opinions and orders, and assisting during court proceedings.

Minimum qualifications include a J.D. and admission or active pursuit of Pennsylvania Bar admission. Benefits offered include 13 paid holidays, accrued sick time, a pension, and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) required.
• Admittance to the Pennsylvania Bar or active pursuit of admission.

Responsabilités

• Conducts legal research using online platforms and reference materials.
• Drafts opinions, orders, and memoranda in a clear, judge‑appropriate style.
• Reviews pleadings, motions, briefs, and other filings with the Judge to determine actions.

Connaissances

Legal research

Drafting opinions

Court communication

Case management

Formation

J.D. degree

Description du poste

The Law Clerk serves as a professional legal assistant to our Common Pleas Judges and visiting Senior Judges in the 17th Judicial District (Snyder/ Union). The Law Clerk will be conducting legal research, reviewing filings, and drafting opinions and orders. The role also involves assisting during court proceedings and ensuring the efficient and timely handling of matters before the Court.Job DutiesApplies comprehensive knowledge of Pennsylvania civil and criminal law, including constitutional, statutory, case law, procedural rules, and rules of evidence.Conducts legal research using online platforms and reference materials; assists the Judge in researching and analyzing complex legal issues before, during, and after proceedings.Assists Senior visiting JudgesBuilds effective working relationships with the Judge and Court Administration staff.Communicates with attorneys, litigants, court personnel, and the public regarding docket‑related procedural matter.Maintains organized court calendars, tracks pending cases, and keeps the Judge updated on case status and deadlines.Drafts opinions, orders, and memoranda in a clear, logical, and Judge‑appropriate style.Reviews and evaluates pleadings, motions, briefs, and other filings, and discusses them with the Judge to determine appropriate courses of action and support timely resolution.Performs additional job‑related duties as assigned.Custody Conference Officer dutiesDivorce Hearing Officer dutiesMinimum RequirementsJuris doctorate (J.D.) degreeAdmission or actively seeking admission, to the Pennsylvania Bar Association to practice before the courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Benefits13 paid holidaysAccrued sick timePensionHealth insurance optionsSalary information60,000 - based on experience