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Judicial Clerk - Supreme - Justice Kevin Brobson

Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Harrisburg, PA 17130, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance

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  • The law clerk position at the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania involves aiding in legal research and drafting reports related to petitions for allowance of appeal.
  • Candidates should be recent law school graduates or individuals with a few years of legal practice experience, requiring excellent research and writing skills.
  • Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania within twelve months of appointment.
  • The starting salary for this full-time position is $71,533, and it offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcripts, with the starting date set for Fall 2026.
The law clerk will aid and expedite research for the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Duties will include legal research and drafting internal reports regarding disposition of petitions for allowance of appeal. May also be requested to assist in drafting opinions.

This position is well suited for a recent law school graduate or an individual who began practicing law within the past few years. It requires outstanding research and writing skills.

Judicial Clerk - Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited school of law.

  • Superior communication, interpersonal, research, analytical, and writing skills.

  • Law review preferred but not required.

  • Self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

  • Admission, in good standing, to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania or admission to the Bar within twelve months of appointment.

Additional Requirements

  • Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Job Highlights

  • Full-time

  • Excellent State 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, paid time off; salary increases; eligible for federal student loan forgiveness plan; employee assistance programs; and State retirement plans.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in applying for this position should click Apply and upload your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcripts to your application.  Video or audio resumes will not be accepted.

Starting Date: Fall 2026

Salary information

Starting Salary

$71,533

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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