Senior Law Clerk Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time $64,714 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Life insurance Qualifications Statutory legal research Confidential information handling Courtroom procedure Legal argument analysis Court-related public interaction Full Job Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:

Senior Law Clerk Classification:

Confidential Location:

Judicial Support Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Job Status:

Full-Time, Benefits Eligible Salary:

$64,714 annually

SUMMARY:

This is a law clerk position that does work for Senior Judges and Court Administration. The law clerk is responsible for performing legal research and drafting orders and opinions. Assignments are delegated by the respective judge and court administration. Work involves considerable initiative and independent judgment and is carried out under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs legal research and writing Drafts orders, opinions, jury instructions, and other documents Reviews motions, petitions, pleadings, and correspondence Attends hearings and other legal proceedings Contacts attorneys to obtain case documents and schedule proceedings Maintains case notesfor judge(s) and tracks status of cases Responds to inquiries from court personnel, attorneys and others concerning procedures, schedules and cases Serves as a liaison between a judge and various offices and attorneys Performs related work as assigned

BENEFITS

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

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are submitted online at www.alleghenycourts.us until the posting is closed, October 1, 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. If you have additional documents that cannot be uploaded, please mail or fax them. Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania Court Human Resources Office 350 Frick Building 437 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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412-350-5897 EQUAL

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