Law Clerk - Judge Wojcik - Commonwealth Court

Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1968, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania is an intermediate appellate court responsible for matters involving state and local governments and appeals from state agencies and the Courts of Common Pleas. This role offers the opportunity to join a distinguished and well-respected organization that provides employees with appropriate compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities to learn and grow. The Honorable Judge Wojcik is seeking applicants for a term law clerk position within his Harrisburg or Pittsburgh chambers. The selected individual will work closely with the Judge and staff, conducting research on complex legal issues that come before the court in both its original and appellate jurisdictions. This position is designed to provide foundational experience and is suitable for recent law school graduates or individuals with prior legal experience.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved school of law
Admission, in good standing, to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania within twelve months of appointment
A satisfactory criminal background check is required
Outstanding research and writing skills
Knowledge of the Unified Judicial System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Knowledge of judicial procedure and rules of practice
Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research
Skill in analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and material, and presenting such material in a clear and logical form for oral or written presentation as opinions, memoranda, orders, or decisions
Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and precedents
Ability to prepare orders and opinions for judicial approval
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary, court, and departmental administrators, attorneys, and staff
Ability to self-motivate and work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Law Review preferred

Responsibilities

Researches legal data pertinent to caseload of judge to which assigned.
Reads, analyzes, and interprets lower court record(s), agency briefs, and/or appellate court briefs.
Searches for, interprets and applies statutes, court decisions, and other legal authorities on points of law involved in the preparation of legal rulings.
Prepares drafts of opinions, orders, and memoranda of law.
Proofreads and reviews circulating opinions.
Attends court sessions and hearings.
Some travel may be required.
Performs related work as required.