Law Clerk - Washington County
The Washington County Court of Common Pleas is accepting applications for a Law Clerk.
The Clerk provides professional level legal work as a research assistant supporting Judges of Washington County. The Judicial Law Clerk work involves providing members of the judiciary with assistance in preparation of writing briefs, opinions and similar material.
The Clerk provides professional level legal work as a research assistant supporting Judges of Washington County. The Judicial Law Clerk work involves providing members of the judiciary with assistance in preparation of writing briefs, opinions and similar material.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and writing sample.
Job Duties
- Research legal topics and drafts opinions and orders, as well as correspondence.
- Attend Court proceedings, including hearings, trials, routine motions, and pleas, as requested by the Judge.
- Completes sentencing forms as required by the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing.
- Organize, schedule, and maintain the case list, briefing and argument schedules.
- Communicate with the public and attorneys, by telephone or in person.
- Attend conferences with the Judge, attorney and litigants.
- Attend educational sessions for civil, criminal, family court, orphans court updates.
Minimum Requirements
- A law degree from an accredited institution is required, and admission to the Pennsylvania bar is preferred.
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement
Salary information
Salary Information: $65,849.50
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