Description:

The Honorable Mary Beth Shank is seeking a Judicial Law Clerk for the Court of Common Pleas of the 39th Judicial District. The Law Clerk will assist the Judge with legal research and drafting court opinions across multiple court divisions, including Criminal, Civil, Family, Juvenile, and Orphans' Court. Law clerks work strictly in compliance with all relevant court procedures and rules

Job Duties:

Research complex legal issues and draft comprehensive Judicial Opinions, Memoranda, and Orders.
Review filed motions, analyze supporting briefs, and draft corresponding court orders.
Monitor and track pending case and motion activities to ensure timely disposition.
Keep informed of Franklin and Fulton counties' opinions, as well as appellate decisions from the Pennsylvania Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, and Supreme Court applicable to the Judge's divisions.
Answer calls, address procedural inquiries, and interact professionally with attorneys, county staff, public officials, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school
Strong competence in conducting legal research both electronically through Westlaw and manually.
Strong writing skills
Interact professionally with the public, co-workers, and county departments.

Job Perks

Benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance.
Paid Time off
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan
11 paid holidays

How to Apply:

Candidates interested in applying for this position should apply through this application site.
Please upload a resume, 2 professional references, 2 writing samples, and a law school transcript.

Salary Information:
Starting Annual Salary: $60,249.99