Judicial Clerk - Supreme Court

Pennsylvania Courts • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Justice David N. Wecht 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 extensive interaction with Justice Wecht and his career law clerks. Judicial Clerk 1 - Supreme Court of Pennsylvania M inimum Qualifications 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 appointment. Additional Qualifications/Preferences Satisfactory criminal background check required. Job Highlights 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; and State retirement plans. How to Apply Candidates interested in applying should click on the “Apply” icon and upload your cover letter, a resume, two legal writing samples, two or more references (names and contact information), and a law school transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) to your application. Applications will be accepted through April 17, 2026 with an anticipated offer for the position being made by June 30, 2026. Starting Date: September 2027 This clerkship will begin in September 2027 and will end in late August / early September 2029.

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 appointment.
• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Legal research
• Writing
• Extensive interaction with Justice Wecht and his career law clerks

Benefits

• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees