Law Clerk (Attorney)

About the role

Full-time law clerk to the Honorable Mary Jane Bowes of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, based in Pittsburgh, PA. Remote applicants residing in Pennsylvania will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Discern, analyze, and apply pertinent legal authorities
• Review trial court records and appellate briefs
• Recommend appropriate dispositions
• Draft logical, articulate, and persuasive dispositive memoranda and opinions utilizing the form and style required by Judge Bowes
• Proofread and review writings of appellate court judges
• Satisfy deadlines
• Attend oral argument sessions and perform related work as required
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary and departmental administrators

Qualifications

Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, a thorough knowledge of legal reference materials, research techniques, legal writing styles, and legal citations. Minimum qualifications include the proven ability to perform the responsibilities listed above. Additionally, candidates must be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania or attain admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania within twelve months of hire, and must pass a satisfactory criminal background check.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members, effective 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

Pay

Starting salary range: $68,083–$80,925