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Law Clerk (PhiladelphiaHarrisburg) Commonwealth Court
Law Clerk (PhiladelphiaHarrisburg) Commonwealth CourtPennsylvania Courts • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Law Clerk (PhiladelphiaHarrisburg) Commonwealth Court

Law Clerk (PhiladelphiaHarrisburg) Commonwealth Court

Pennsylvania Courts • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Established in 1968 the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania is an intermediate appellate court responsible for matters involving state and local governments and appeals from state agencies and the Courts of Common Pleas. You will be joining a distinguished and well-respected organization that provides employees with appropriate compensation excellent benefits and opportunities to learn and grow.

The Honorable Judge Tsai is accepting applicants for a term law clerk within her Philadelphia or H arrisburg chambers. The interested individual will interact with the Judge and staff extensively while researching complex legal issues that are before the court in its original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction. This position will provide the clerk with foundational experience and is well suited for a recent law school graduate or for an individual with legal experience. Outstanding research and writing skills are required.

Primary Duties

  • Researches legal data pertinent to caseload of judge to which assigned.
  • Reads analyzes and interprets lower court record(s) agency briefs and / or appellate court briefs.
  • Searches for interprets and applies statutes court decisions and other legal authorities on points of law involved in the preparation of legal rulings.
  • Prepares drafts of opinions orders and memoranda of law.
  • Proofreads and reviews circulating opinions.
  • Attends court sessions and hearings.
  • Some travel may be required.
  • Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an approved school of law; AND
  • Admission in good standing to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania within twelve months of appointment.
  • A satisfactory criminal background check is required.

    • Additional Preferences / Requirements :

  • Knowledge of the Unified Judicial System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Knowledge of judicial procedure and rules of practice.
  • Knowledge of the principles methods materials and practices of legal research.
  • Skill in analyzing appraising and organizing facts evidence and material and presenting such material in a clear and logical form for oral or written presentation as opinions memoranda orders or decisions.
  • Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions statutes administrative regulations and precedents.
  • Ability to prepare orders and opinions for judicial approval.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary court and departmental administrators attorneys and staff.
  • Ability to self-motivate and work with minimal supervision.
  • Law Review preferred but not required.

    • Employee Benefits

  • Full medical dental and vision benefits begin on first day of employment.
  • Generous annual and sick leave plus thirteen scheduled holidays per year.
  • Retirement plan with the State Employees Retirement System.
  • Other benefits and full details can be found at under Human Resources

    • Salary information

    Salary : $66585

    Commencement : on or after January 5 2026

    With your application please submit a resume legal writing sample references and a transcript.

    Applicants requiring accommodation for any part of the application and / or interview process should contact Human Resources at or

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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