Law Clerk Philadelphia County

Applicants must submit an application and a writing sample.

Job Duties

• Legal research and writing and review of court records for draft opinions and orders.
• Manage tracking databases for pending motions and appeals.
• Maintain case files.
• Manage law school and undergraduate interns.
• Other duties may be required and assigned. 

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Superior writing and analytical skills.
• Membership of a Bar is not required for Law Clerk 1; however, members must remain in good standing.
• Facility in the use of MS Office software applications.
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal background investigation.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must work in person (not remote). 

Benefits

• FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• 8-weeks of Paid parental leave.
• Generous paid time off: 10 days’ vacation, 15 sicks days, 5 annual (paid personal) leave days, 12 paid holidays. 
• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness forgives the remaining balance on your federal Direct Loans after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for an eligible employer such as the FJD.
• Pension through Philadelphia Municipal Employees Retirement Plan.
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan is tax-advantage retirement plan to accelerate your retirement savings by putting money aside pretax into investment portfolios. This is separate from your pension. 
• Tuition Discounts and Scholarships: FJD participates in the City of Philadelphia’s Return to Learning Partnership Program to provide access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Discounts range between 10% to 40%. 
  
  

Salary information

• $62,476 - $68,734