Closing Date: 11th November, 2026

Description:

This is a non-union Judicial Law Clerk I position in the Trial Division - Civil Section. The Judicial Law Clerk provides professional legal level work as a research assistance supporting The Honorable John R. Padova and other Judges of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. The Judicial Law Clerk work involves providing members of the judiciary with assistance in preparation of writing briefs, opinions and similar material.
A completed application and writing sample must be submitted by 11:59 PM on 11/10/2026.

Job Duties:

Researches legal sources for briefs or opinions based on statutory law, decisions and precedents of higher courts.
Searches for and studies legal records and documents to obtain data applicable to cases under consideration.
Prepares rough drafts of opinions.
Maintains file on case documents and all related correspondence.
Other duties may be required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of the components and functions of the justice system.
Knowledge of the techniques and processes of legal research.
Knowledge of the preparation of motions, petitions and similar instruments.
Ability to prepare, for judicial approval, orders and opinions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary, court personnel, departmental administrators, attorneys and associates.
Ability to use Lexis/Nexis and WestLaw.

Minimum Requirements:

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
Membership of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is not a requirement for Law Clerk 1; however, if you are a current member of the Bar, you must be and remain in good standing.
Excellent writing and analytical skills.
Appropriate experience in the use of Windows Software applications.
Satisfactory clearance of a criminal background investigation.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Must work in person (not remote).