What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney position at PACourts?
The Litigation Attorney is a key member of the Litigation Section within the AOPC Legal Department, representing judges, magisterial district judges, court administrators, and other judicial officials and agencies in lawsuits arising from their official duties. This counsel position requires strategic, independent management of complex legal matters, with the attorney recognized as an expert in their legal specialty.
Location: Philadelphia or Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Telework: Two days per week after a training period.
State Government job with no billable hours.
Reference: JR100235
Job Duties
- Drafts responses to lawsuits, such as motions to dismiss, answers and affirmative defenses, motions for summary judgment, preliminary objections, motions to quash, and memoranda of law.
- Provides legal advice to clients on a wide range of issues, including employment matters, to proactively prevent litigation.
- Conducts legal research using both electronic databases and traditional research tools.
- Develops and implements theory of case; interviews clients and witnesses and advises litigation clients.
- Presents and argues motions in both state and federal courts.
- Responds to complaints before federal and state agencies (i.e., EEOC, DOJ, Court of Claims, Unemployment Compensation) by investigating claims and compiling documentation.
- Responds to subpoenas for documents or testimony, and files motions to quash when appropriate.
- Propounds and responds to discovery requests.
- Drafts briefs for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and state appellate courts and presents oral arguments as needed.
- Conducts trials and handles post-trial motions and appeals as necessary.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an ABA-approved law school.
- Admission to, and continual good standing with, the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, PLUS
- Three years of progressively responsible legal experience, including substantial work in highly responsible and complex professional legal matters.
- Litigation experience in the federal courts preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Starting Salary Range: $80,606 - $97,123
Current Maximum Salary: $130,157
Salary : $80,606 - $97,123