Law Clerk - Mifflin County

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.

Job Duties

• Assists the Judge in researching legal issues before the court.  Research and consult with the Judge on complex legal issues arising before, during and after court proceedings.
• Attend court proceedings to assist the Judge with any difficult legal issues which arise.
• Draft opinions, orders and other legal documents for the Judge’s review.
• Review complaints, answers, petitions and other documents filed with the court.
• Actively track cases pending decision by the court and timely update the Judge and/or District Court Administrator concerning same.
• Communicate with attorneys concerning issues coming and already before the court.  Respond to queries from attorneys, litigants, court and county staff and the general public.
• Maintain the court’s computer-based research software.  Assist general public with research issues within the Mifflin County Law Library from time to time.
• Act as Mental Health Review Officer.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Judge or Court Administration.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• The Judicial Law Clerk must be a law school graduate. 
• Applicants must be admitted to practice in Pennsylvania or be eligible to sit for the Pennsylvania Bar examination by virtue of their graduation from an accredited law school.
• Satisfactory drug test and criminal background check required.
• Must possess strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and coordinate work.
• Working knowledge of computers and various software programs with emphasis on Word and Excel.  Ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
• Ability to conduct hard bound volume-based legal research.
• Ability to work effectively in an office environment.
  

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