Deputy Judicial Clerk 3 (BradfordHarrisburg) Commonwealth Court
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Job Location:
Harrisburg, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 78 - 103063
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Court is looking for a second level legal professional for work as a career law clerk within a Bradford or 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.
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.
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 experience at the discretion of the employing judge subject to approval by the President Judge.
- A satisfactory criminal background check is required.
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.
- Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions statutes administrative regulations and precedents.
- Ability to prepare for judicial approval orders and opinions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary court and departmental administrators attorneys and staff.
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.
- Other benefits and full details can be found at under Human Resources
Salary information
Salary: $$103063
Starting salary will vary depending upon the qualifications and employment history of the selected candidate.
Commencement: January 2026
With your application please submit a resume legal writing sample and references.
Applicants requiring accommodation for any part of the application and/or interview process should contact Human Resources at or
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