Judicial Clerk 1 - Supreme Court of PA

Pennsylvania Courts • Newtown, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Justice Daniel D. McCaffery of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is currently accepting applications for one two-year law clerk position. Duties of this two-year clerkship consist principally of legal research and writing and involve beneficial and constructive interaction with Justice McCaffery and his career law clerks.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Superior communication, interpersonal, research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Admission, in good standing, to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania or admission to the Bar within twelve months of hire.
• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Nice To Haves

• One to five years of prior legal experience (including prior judicial clerkships) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Legal research and writing
• Beneficial and constructive interaction with Justice McCaffery and his career law clerks

Benefits

• Full-time
• Excellent State benefits program including 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
• Paid time off
• Salary increases
• Student loan forgiveness plan
• Employee assistance programs
• State retirement plans

What This Job Offers

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