Description:
The Philadelphia Courts of Common Pleas is hiring a Judicial Law Clerk I for a Judge in the Trial Division, Civil Section. The Clerk provides professional-level legal support as a research assistant to judges in the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. The Judicial Law Clerk position involves assisting members of the judiciary in preparing briefs, opinions, and similar materials.The ideal candidate for this role is a graduate of an accredited law school with superior writing and analytical skills, and a strong interest in the work of the Trial Division, Civil Section.
By Order of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, effective September 1, 2005, all law clerks employed by judges of the courts of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania are prohibited from appearing as counsel in the division/section of the court in which the judge by whom they are employed serves. Further, in courts which have no formally established divisions or sections, the law clerks are prohibited from appearing as counsel in the court itself.
Candidates must submit a resume and writing sample for consideration.
Job Duties:
- Legal research and writing and review of court records for draft opinions and orders.
- Manage tracking databases for pending motions and appeals.
- Maintain case files.
- Manage law school and undergraduate interns.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Superior writing and analytical skills.
- Membership in a Bar is not required for Law Clerk 1; however, members must remain in good standing.
- Facility in the use of MS Office software applications.
- Satisfactory clearance of a criminal background investigation
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Must work in person (not remote).
Benefits Summary:
- FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA's Key Advantage program.
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous paid time off: 10 days' vacation, 15 sick days, 5 annual (paid personal) leave days, 12 paid holidays.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage to meet you and your family's needs.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness forgives the remaining balance on your federal Direct Loans after you've made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for an eligible employer such as the FJD.
- Pension through Philadelphia Municipal Employees Retirement Plan
- 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan is tax-advantage retirement plan to accelerate your retirement savings by putting money aside pre-tax into investment portfolios. This is separate from your pension.
- Tuition Discounts and Scholarships: FJD participates in the City of Philadelphia's Return to Learning Partnership Program to provide access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Discounts range from 10% to 40%.
Salary Information:
Annual Salary Range: $62,476 - $68,734
