Law Clerk

Law Clerk Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time $64,714 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Life insurance Qualifications Legal opinion writing Statutory legal research Motion processing Confidential information handling Trial preparation Legal motion preparation Legal argument analysis Courtroom preparation Full Job Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:

Law Clerk Classification:

Confidential Location:

Family Division 440 Ross Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Job Status:

Full-Time, Benefits Eligible Salary:

$64,714 annually

SUMMARY:

This is a personal staff position of a judge. The law clerk is responsible for performing legal research and drafting orders and opinions. Assignments are delegated by the respective judge. Work involves considerable initiative and independent judgment and is carried out under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Drafting opinions, memoranda, and orders Researching legal issues Preparing motions and exceptions for argument Assisting chambers staff as necessary Assisting the Judge in administrative duties Assisting the Judge in preparing for and during trials

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Graduation from an accredited law school Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures Legal research skills and comprehensive knowledge of legal publications Ability to reason logically and analytically and to comprehend and analyze complex legal issues and factual details Attention to detail, exceptional reading skills, and the ability to comprehend and communicate ideas and concepts effectively Ability to exercise confidentiality, impartiality and honesty in handling matters before the court Ability to organize and complete work within established time frames Ability to interact and communicate effectively with government and court officials, other agencies, attorneys, clients, associates and the public Must adhere to the Law Clerk Policy, the Code of Conduct for Employees of the Unified Judicial System and other policies established by the court

BENEFITS

Standard health and fringe benefit plan available. This includes health; dental; life, accident, and disability insurance plans; sick leave and vacation benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are submitted online until the posting is closed, July 8, 2026. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. Please include a cover letter and resume, which may be uploaded or sent to the address below. Copies of college transcripts are required with the application, and official transcripts are required prior to hiring. If you have additional documents that can't be uploaded, please mail or fax them to: Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania Court Human Resources Office 350 Frick Building 437 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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