Employment

Discover the Perks of Being a First Judicial District Employee! Full Time Employees are eligible for the following:

• Transportation: full-time employees get FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
  
  
• Parental Benefits: The First Judicial District offers 4 weeks of paid parental leave to qualifying employees.
  
  
• Paid Time Off
• 10 days’ vacation (more as seniority increases)
• 15 sick days
• 4 Annual Leave days
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  
• Comprehensive Health Coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan:
• Employee cost-sharing medical
• Employer paid dental, vision and prescription plans
• Employer paid life insurance
  
  
• Retirement Savings Options are available such as the Philadelphia Municipal Employees Retirement Plan with an option to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program.
  
  
• Student Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
  
  
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships: The First Judicial District participates in the City of Philadelphia’s Return to Learning Partnership Program ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to Court employees but in some cases, spouse, and dependents too!