Judicial Law Clerks provide critical assistance to Judges by researching legal issues, drafting opinions, and helping the Judge make well‑informed legal determinations. They play a meaningful role in shaping case law through the influence their research and recommendations have on judicial decisions. Law Clerks work in accordance with all Court procedural rules across the Criminal, Civil, Family, Juvenile, and Orphans’ Court Divisions.

Interested candidates please submit a resume and writing sample.

Job Duties

Research and composition of Opinions and Orders.
Compose Opinions and Orders and assign Motions.
Compose Pre-Trial Orders.
Compose Miscellaneous Orders.
Compose Opinions and Orders for Appeals.
Read Opinions generated from the York County Bench.
Read Decisions Generated from the Superior and Supreme Court.
Answer phone calls/questions.
Track case and motion activity.
Assist the Judge with administrative duties; correspondence, phone calls, and drafting letters/administrative orders.
Assist the Judge in preparing for Trials.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school.
Ability to conduct legal research both manually and on a computer.
Ability to respond and produce work product for the supervising Judge in an expedient and efficient manner.
Whether in person or by telephone, required to interact with the public, other departments, offices, and co-workers in a congenial, efficient, and responsible manner.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental.
Retirement pension.
13 paid holidays.

Salary information

Starting salary of $56,165