Deputy Judicial Clerk 3 - Harrisburg, United States - Administrative Office of PA Courts

Administrative Office of PA Courts

Verified Company

Harrisburg, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Established in 1968, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania is an intermediate
appellate court responsible for matters involving state and local governments and
appeals from state agencies and the Courts of Common Pleas. The Commonwealth
Court is unique as it sits as both an appeals and trial court. You will be joining a
distinguished and well-respected organization that provides employees with
appropriate compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities to learn and grow.

The Honorable Judge Wolf is looking for a second level legal professional for work as
a career law clerk within his Harrisburg chambers. The interested individual will aid
the Judge in researching complex legal issues that are before the court.
Outstanding research and writing skills are required.

Deputy Judicial Clerk 3
(to Judge Wolf)

Primary Duties:

Researches legal data pertinent to caseload of judge to which assigned.
Reads, analyzes, and interprets lower court record(s), agency briefs, and/or

- appellate court briefs.

Searches for, interprets and applies statutes, court decisions, and other legal

- authorities on points of law involved in the preparation of legal rulings.

Prepares drafts of opinions, orders, and memoranda of law.
Proofreads and reviews circulating opinions.
Attends court sessions and hearings.
Assists other clerks in preparation of preliminary memoranda and opinions.

Posted:
May 14, 2024
Status:Full-Time Hire

Department:
Judicial Chambers
Salary:$76,536—$92,219*
Location:Harrisburg
Commencement:July 2024- Starting salary will vary depending upon the qualifications and employment history of the selected

Qualifications:

Graduation from an approved school of law, admission to the bar of the Supreme
Court of Pennsylvania; AND
At least three years of experience as an appellate judicial clerk or three years of

- progressively responsible legal experience,

Additional professional legal experience may be substituted for the required

President Judge.

A satisfactory criminal background check is required.

Unified Judicial System Hiring Policy
The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania recruits, employs, and promotes the most qualified applicants without re
- gard to their political affiliation, race, color, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reli
- gion, disability, or other non-merit facts or considerations. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants
with disabilities as may be necessary to ensure that all applicants are given a fair and equal opportunity to compete for all
employment positions. Applicants who need accommodation for an interview should request so in advance. UJS hiring
and employment policies and procedures are intended to conform to all applicable state and federal laws governing fair
- ance with such laws.

Deputy Judicial Clerk 3

Employee Benefits:

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits begin on first day of employment.
Generous annual and sick leave plus thirteen scheduled holidays per year.
Retirement plan with the State Employees' Retirement System.

Resources

Resumes may be submitted until the position is filled.

Additional Preferences / Requirements:

Knowledge of the Unified Judicial System of the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania.

Knowledge of judicial procedure and rules of practice.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research.
Skill in analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and material, and

presenting such material in a clear and logical form for oral or written
presentation as opinions, memoranda, orders, or decisions.