Compliance Attorney

The Compliance Attorney ensures equal access across the judicial system by developing implementing and monitoring court policies governed by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Operating under the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania this role analyzes emerging legal trends responds to inquiries from government agencies and the attorney serves as a vital liaison between the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) court-related entities and the public to promote comprehensive language and disability access statewide.

Enjoy a 35-hour workweek with no billable hour requirements.

• Develops and maintains judicial standards rules and procedures to ensure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Unified Judicial System (UJS) of Pennsylvania policies.

• Provides legal advice counsel support and technical assistance to judicial districts to ensure that court programs services and activities are accessible to the public. Represents the judiciary in administrative investigations involving Title VI and Title II issues.

• Provides direction to internal AOPC departments and judicial leadership to develop strategies to ensure compliance with relevant laws regulations and rules.

• Ensures judiciary offices create maintain and communicate language access plans and ADA public access policies.

• Assists the Court Access Administrator in developing and presenting educational and training programs for UJS personnel regarding LAP ADA and compliance with judiciary policies.

• Monitors evaluates and analyzes proposed legislation and regulatory changes affecting judicial administration drafting rule changes and orders to ensure compliance.

• Assists in research and writing content for bench books and other publications and documents.

• Partners with the Court Access Administrator to design and deliver educational programs and interactive training for judicial personnel statewide.

• Drafts publishes and distributes judicial resources policy templates bench books benchcards posters and reference tools (e.g. I Speak cards) to support judiciary staff in maintaining compliance.

• Collaborates with AOPCs IT Department and judicial district staff to collect data on provision of court interpreter services across Pennsylvania.

• Researches analyzes and reports on issues related to judicial administration. Drafts rule changes administrative regulations speeches and talking points.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for judges court administrators and Magisterial District Judges staff on administrative inquiries.

• Graduation from an ABA-approved law school.

• Admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania PLUS

• Two years of progressively responsible legal experience.

• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

• Day-One Health Coverage:Comprehensive low-cost medical dental vision and prescription plans for you and your eligible family members starting on your very first day.

• Generous Time Off:13 paid holidays 12 paid sick days and 12 paid vacation days per year.

• Family Support:6 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible parents plus access to a Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Work-Life Balance:Hybrid schedule offering 2 telework days per week following initial training.

• Financial & Personal Well-Being:Structured salary increases robust retirement plans and free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources.

Salary information

Starting Annual Salary Range: $70497 - $85230

Maximum Annual Salary: $114696