Judicial Law Clerk I for the Honorable Michele Hangley Civil Trial Division

Position Summary

This is professional legal work as a research assistant supporting judges of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. Work involves providing members of the judiciary with assistance in preparation of writing briefs opinions and similar material.

By Order of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania effective September 1 2005 all law clerks employed by judges of the courts of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania are prohibited from appearing as counsel in the division/section of the court in which the judge by whom they are employed serves.  Further in courts which have no formally established divisions or sections the law clerks are prohibited from appearing as counsel in the court itself.

The Judicial Law Clerk is a confidential employee and serves at the discretion and pleasure of the judge.

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Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all- inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

• Researches legal sources for briefs or opinions based on statutory law decisions and precedents of higher courts.
• Searches for and studies legal records and documents to obtain data applicable to cases under consideration.
• Prepares rough drafts of opinions.
• Maintains file on case documents and all related correspondence.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Provide general information about the assigned functions.

Performs related work as required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Standard courtroom and clerical office conditions.

Direct contact with diverse court clientele.

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Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the components and functions of the justice system.
• Knowledge of the techniques and processes of legal research.
• Knowledge of the preparation of motions petitions and similar instruments.
• Ability to prepare for judicial approval orders and opinions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary court personnel departmental administrators attorneys and associates.
• Ability to use Westlaw and/or Lexis/Nexis.

Work-Life

Working hours are 40 hours per week.  This is a full-time in person position with the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.

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Qualifications :

1. Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
2. Membership of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is not a requirement for Law Clerk 1; however if you are a current member of the Bar you must be and remain in good standing.
3. Demonstrated commitment to public interest is a plus.
4. Strong academic background.
5. Superior writing and analytical skills.
6. Appropriate experience in the use of Windows Software applications.
7. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
8. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
9. Must work in person (not remote).

Additional Information :

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Salary: 

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Employment Type :

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