Law Clerk (Attorney I) - Court Administration

County Of Lehigh Pennsylvania • Allentown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Law Clerk will serve Judge J. Brian Johnson in Civil and Family matters in Lehigh County. He or she will assist the judge in legal research, writing opinions, and court orders. The Law Clerk will also conduct research and review pleadings and documents to prepare the judge for conferences, hearings and trials, attend hearings, trials and conferences, and provide general support and assistance to the judge.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Well organized
• Detail oriented
• Capable of independent work
• Capable of working well with others
• Strong legal writing skills
• Strong legal research skills

Nice To Haves

• Non-criminal writing sample preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the judge in legal research
• Write opinions
• Write court orders
• Conduct research and review pleadings and documents to prepare the judge for conferences, hearings and trials
• Attend hearings, trials and conferences
• Provide general support and assistance to the judge

What This Job Offers

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