Description
Judicial Law Clerk
Armstrong County Court of Common Pleas
(Kittanning, PA)
The Armstrong County Court of Common Pleas has an immediate opening for a Judicial Law Clerk.
Essential Requirements, Duties and Responsibilities
Draft opinions, memoranda and orders
Research and analyze legal issues
Review Pennsylvania appellate opinions
Track motion and briefing schedule deadlines
Assist judges in administrative duties as required
Assist judges in preparing for civil and criminal trials
Assist judges during hearings and trials
Conduct custody conciliation conferences
Coordinate work assignments with the Senior Law Clerk
One-year commitment required
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Graduation from an ABA accredited law school; admission to the
Pennsylvania bar required to conduct conciliation conferences
Proficiency in conducting legal research using both publications
and on-line research tools
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
Ability to interact with attorneys, court staff, county employees
and the public in a professional, congenial and efficient manner
Familiarity with Pennsylvania court rules
Closing Date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Salary: $48,000/year; additional compensation
available for conducting custody conciliation
conferences
How to Apply: Submit résumé and writing sample to:
Karen D. Pressler, Esq., Senior Law Clerk
