Law Clerk / Judicial Assistant - Supreme

Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • $54,426 - $65,759 • Onsite

About The Position

Justice David N. Wecht of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for a law clerk / judicial assistant. The position includes legal research and writing, along with administrative duties. The role is performed in person, not remotely, and is scheduled for 35 hours per week.

The position offers a Judiciary benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment; 13 paid holidays and accrued paid time off; salary increases; a student loan forgiveness plan; employee assistance programs; and Judiciary retirement plans. The starting salary range is $54,426–$65,759, varying with the selected candidate’s qualifications and employment history.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, written resume, names of two references, and two writing samples. Video or audio resumes will not be accepted.

Requirements

• Be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania or attain admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania within twelve months of the date of hire.
• Pass a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Discern, analyze, and apply pertinent legal authorities.
• Draft logical and persuasive memoranda and opinions.
• Meet deadlines.
• Have superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, decorum, discretion, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Research legal topics related to assigned cases.
• Read, analyze, and interpret case law, statutes, and briefs.
• Prepare drafts of opinions, orders, and memoranda.
• Assist other administrative staff with overflow work and coverage during absences, including duties related to allocaturs, opinions, and miscellaneous motions dockets; answering phones; welcoming visitors; and traditional clerical support.
• Perform special assignments as directed.

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 and accrued paid time off.
• Salary increases.
• Student loan forgiveness plan.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Judiciary retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed