Pacourts
Staff Attorney - Office of Chief Legal Counsel (Commonwealth Court)
Harrisburg, PA · Exec
Sponsorship not specified$70k-$100kDetected 9 days ago
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About the role
- The Commonwealth Court is seeking an enthusiastic individual to work as a Staff Attorney in its Office of Chief Legal Counsel (OCLC).
- Unlike traditional judicial clerkships, Staff Attorneys work with multiple judges and gain experience across a broad spectrum of appellate and original jurisdiction matters.
- Legal Review - Review and edit draft opinions, memoranda, and orders prepared by fellow staff attorneys. - Review circulating opinions from judicial chambers for consistency, clarity, and legal accuracy prior to filing.
Responsibilities
- Draft orders, memoranda, opinions, and other legal documents for consideration by the Court.
- Perform additional legal assignments as directed by the Chief Legal Counsel or the President Judge.
- Judicial Support
- OCLC houses the non-chambers legal staff for the Court and is tasked with providing legal support and counsel to Commonwealth Court Judges, the Prothonotary, and the Court's Executive Administrator.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years progressively responsible legal experience.
- Please note: These required documents must be added prior to finalizing your application.
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania appellate practice, court rules, and procedures.
- Experience in appellate litigation, judicial clerkships, government practice, or civil litigation is desirable but not required.
- These required documents must be added prior to finalizing your application.
Compensation
- Starting salary will vary depending upon the qualifications and employment history of the selected candidate.
- $70,000 - $100,000
Benefits
- 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.
- Provided Parking, salary increases, employee assistance programs, and State retirement plans.
- Flexible weekday work schedule, with varying start and end times (7 hours, 1-hour lunch) available with operational needs.
- You will be joining a distinguished and well-respected organization that provides employees with appropriate compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities to learn and grow.
Equal opportunity
- Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.
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