Attorney

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.

Typical Duties

•  Review docketing statements, motions (standard and emergency), opinions circulating in Superior Court, and certified records.

*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 dockets to determine not only if any jurisdictional issues exist, but any other problems that require attention prior to listing the appeal before a merits panel.
• Review petitions for permission to appeal and prepare memoranda and recommendations for review and votes by Motions Panel.
•  Prepare summaries, recommendations, and draft orders for review by Motions Judge.
• Prepare summaries, recommendations, and draft orders for review and votes by Motions Panel.
• Assist in research projects requested of Central Legal Staff.
• Work directly with Judges and chambers of the Superior Court to resolve various matters involving civil and criminal cases.
• Assist in editing team members’ work.
• Assist in various attorney functions in the relevant office, including, but not limited to, working with Superior Court Prothonotary’s office to resolve issues pertaining to appeal docket.
• Perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• 3-5 years’ experience as an appellate law clerk.
• Admitted to and in active standing with the practice of law before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Salary information

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

Additional Qualifications/Preferences

✓   Familiarity with Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure and Pennsylvania Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure.

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

✓   Ability to maintain a high level of integrity in the performance of job duties.

✓   Satisfactory criminal background check required.

How to Apply

✓    Candidates interested in applying should apply through the Workday websiteCareers (myworkdayjobs.com). Please submit a resume, cover letter and a list of references. A writing sample (fewer than 10 pages) are desirable, but not required.

✓    Commencement Date: October 2026