Attorney 1 - Supreme Court

Pennsylvania Courts • Harrisburg, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will support the Court Counsel in their role as liaison to the Supreme Court Boards and Advisory Groups, and Court Counsel’s role in coordination with the Court Administrator of Pennsylvania and key staff of the Administration Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC). Duties will be performed under the supervision of Court Counsel. Primary Duties include performing legal research on a wide range of matters relating to the Supreme Court’s supervisory and administrative authority over the court system, admission to the Bar, and the practice of law. The role involves reviewing materials in advance of regular meetings of the Court’s Boards and Advisory Groups, and preparation with Court Counsel. Analyzing proposals from Court Boards and Advisory Groups relating to each entity’s work, conducting related research, and preparing detailed draft memoranda for recommendations to the Court are key responsibilities. The position also supports regular interactions with the Chief Justice, the Chief’s staff, members of the Court, the Court Administrator of Pennsylvania, and key AOPC staff, in additional areas including communications, legislative and budgetary matters, judicial district operations, judicial education, and information technology. Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with other Supreme Court and AOPC personnel, Executive Directors of Boards and representatives of Advisory Groups is also essential.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of law and certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
• At least two years of professional legal experience.
• General knowledge of the structure and operation of the Pennsylvania judicial system.
• General knowledge of judicial procedures.
• Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, regulations, procedural rules and case precedents.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to use standard legal research and software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships.
• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research on a wide range of matters relating to the Supreme Court’s supervisory and administrative authority over the court system, admission to the Bar, and the practice of law.
• Review materials in advance of regular meetings of the Court’s Boards and Advisory Groups, and preparation with Court Counsel.
• Analyze proposals from Court Boards and Advisory Groups relating to each entity’s work, conduct related research, and prepare detailed draft memoranda for recommendations to the Court.
• Support regular interactions with the Chief Justice, the Chief’s staff, members of the Court, the Court Administrator of Pennsylvania, and key AOPC staff, in additional areas including communications, legislative and budgetary matters, judicial district operations, judicial education, and information technology.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with other Supreme Court and AOPC personnel, Executive Directors of Boards and representatives of Advisory Groups.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment
• 13 paid holidays
• Accrued paid time off
• Parking provided
• Salary increases
• Student loan forgiveness plan
• Employee assistance programs
• Judiciary retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level