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

PA Law Clerks in the 17th Judicial District (Snyder/Union) seeks a Law Clerk to assist Common Pleas Judges and visiting Senior Judges. The role includes legal research, reviewing filings, drafting opinions and orders, and aiding during court proceedings to ensure timely handling of matters before the Court.

Minimum requirements include a J.D. and admission (or pursuit) to the Pennsylvania Bar. Benefits include holidays, sick time, pension, and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and admitted or seeking admission to PA Bar.
• Strong knowledge of Pennsylvania civil and criminal law.
• Experience drafting opinions and legal memoranda is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Conduct legal research and draft opinions and orders for the Court.
• Review filings, pleadings, and memos; summarize for Judges.
• Assist during court proceedings and manage court calendars.
• Communicate with attorneys, litigants, and court staff on docket matters.
• Maintain organized calendars and track case status and deadlines.
• Perform duties as Custody Conference Officer and Divorce Hearing Officer as assigned.
• Draft clear, Judge-appropriate opinions and recommendations.

Connaissances

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

PA Bar admission (or pursuing)

Formation

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Bar admission in PA (or pursuing)

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 Duties

• Applies 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 Judges
• Builds 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 duties
• Divorce Hearing Officer duties

Minimum Requirements

• Juris doctorate (J.D.) degree
• Admission or actively seeking admission, to the Pennsylvania Bar Association to practice before the courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Accrued sick time
• Pension
• Health insurance options

Salary information

• 60,000 - based on experience