Judicial Law Clerk (Attorney)

This full-time position serving as a law clerk to the Honorable Mary Jane Bowes of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania requires outstanding research and writing skills. It is effective for an initial period of one year.

Starting Salary Range: $68,083– $80,925

·        Unified Judicial System Employment Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits that commence on first day of employment. This is a comprehensive plan for employees and their eligible dependents.

Job Highlights

• Excellent benefits program, including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment.
• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12 paid vacation days per year.
• Salary increases, student loan forgiveness plans, employee assistance programs, and State retirement plans.
• Healthcare flexible spending account.
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Telework may be available at the discretion of Judge Olson.

Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, a thorough knowledge of legal reference materials, research techniques, legal writing styles, and legal citations.

The minimum qualifications include the proven ability to:

·        Discern, analyze, and apply pertinent legal authorities;

·        Review trial court records and appellate briefs;

·        Recommend appropriate dispositions;

·        Draft logical, articulate, and persuasive dispositive memoranda and opinions utilizing the form and style required by Judge Bowes;

·        Proofread and review writings of appellate court judges;

·        Satisfy deadlines;

·        Attend oral argument sessions and perform related work as required; and

·        Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary and departmental administrators.

Job Requirements:

• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania or attain admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania within twelve months of the date of hire.
• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

How to apply:

Click the Search for Jobs link. This link will bring candidates to the application. Please upload a resume, cover letter, list of references and a writing sample.