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Attorney

AOPC Administrative Office of PA Courts
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Staff / Principal
1 week ago
  • ABA
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Excel
  • Outlook
1 week ago
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This position requires exceptional legal research and writing skills for work performed with the Superior Court of Pennsylvania’s Central Legal Staff. This individual must possess the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a statewide team, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines. The attorney will handle matters relating to civil and criminal law and work closely with various judicial chambers and Judges. The primary location for this position will be in Harrisburg, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh with eligibility to telework on a hybrid work schedule after the first 6 months of employment.

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 up to 2 days per week after training.

TypicalDuties

  •  Reviewdocketingstatements,motions(standard and emergency),opinions circulatinginSuperiorCourt, and certifiedrecords.
  • Review appellate briefs, certified records, and court dockets.
  • Research legal and procedural issues presented on appeal.
  •  Draft memoranda, opinions, orders, and bench memos as assigned.
  • Conduct comprehensive review of trial court docketsto determine notonlyifany jurisdictionalissues exist, butany other problemsthatrequire attention priortolistingtheappeal before amerits panel.
  • Reviewpetitions for permission to appeal and prepare memoranda and recommendationsforreview andvotes by Motions Panel.
  •  Prepare summaries, recommendations, anddraft ordersforreview by MotionsJudge.
  • Prepare summaries,recommendations, and draft ordersforreview andvotes by Motions Panel.
  • Assistinresearch projectsrequested ofCentralLegalStaff.
  • Work directly with Judges and chambers oftheSuperiorCourttoresolvevariousmattersinvolving civil and criminalcases.
  • Assistin editing teammembers’ work.
  • Assistinvarious attorney functionsintherelevant office,including, butnotlimitedto, working withSuperiorCourt Prothonotary’s officetoresolve issues pertaining to appealdocket.
  • Performrelated work asrequired.

MinimumQualifications

  • J.D.from ABA-accreditedlawschool.
  • 3-5 years’ experience as an appellate law clerk.
  • Admitted to and in active standing withthepracticeof lawbefore theSupreme CourtofPennsylvania.

Salary information

Starting Salary Range- $81,000-$91,000 (maximum salary is $101,209).

AdditionalQualifications/Preferences

✓   Familiarity withPennsylvania RulesofAppellate Procedure andPennsylvaniaRules of Civil and CriminalProcedure.

✓   Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications(Word, Excel, and Outlook)

✓   Ability to maintain ahigh level ofintegrity in the performance of jobduties.

✓   Satisfactorycriminalbackground check required.

Howto Apply

✓    Candidates interested in applying should apply through the Workday websiteCareers (myworkdayjobs.com). Please submit a resume, cover letter and a list ofreferences. A writingsample (fewer than 10 pages)aredesirable,butnot required.

✓    Commencement Date: October 2026

Attorney · AOPC Administrative Office of PA Courts

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