POSITION: Judicial Law Clerk I for the Honorable Sheila Woods-Skipper Court of Common Pleas, Orphan’s Court Division
(Open to Promotion, Transfers, and New Hires)
SALARY: $59,177 - $65,104 (G49)FILING DEADLINE: * This is a continuous posting. The purpose of this posting is for future vacancies within the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. *
REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL DEFINITION
This is a full- time professional legal position as a research assistant supporting the Administrative Judge of the Orphans’ Court Division of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. Work involves providing members of the judiciary with assistance in preparation of briefs, opinions, and similar material. The work involves not only duties typically performed by a law clerk, but also sensitive and confidential support to the Administrative Judge.
By Order of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, effective September 1, 2005, all law clerks employed by judges of the courts of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania are prohibited from appearing as counsel in the division/section of the court in which the judge by whom they are employed serves. Further, in courts which have no formally established divisions or sections, the law clerks are prohibited from appearing as counsel in the court itself.
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all- inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Provides general information pertaining to the assigned functions.
Performs related work as required.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Standard courtroom and clerical office conditions.
Direct contact with diverse court clientele.
The First Judicial District is an equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the First Judicial District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.