Judicial Clerk 1 - Supreme - Justice Christine Donohue

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania, US
Starting salary - $71,533; benefits: excellent sta...
Comprehensive legal research
Drafting judicial opinions
Analytical skills
The law clerk will provide critical legal support to Justice Christine Donohue of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, assisting in the efficient review and resolution of cases before the Court

Job Summary

  • The law clerk will provide critical legal support to Justice Christine Donohue of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, assisting in the efficient review and resolution of cases before the Court.
  • Primary responsibilities include conducting comprehensive legal research and preparing internal memoranda regarding the disposition of petitions for allowance of appeal.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

The law clerk will provide critical legal support to Justice Christine Donohue of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, assisting in the efficient review and resolution of cases before the Court.

Salary

Starting Salary - $71,533; Benefits: Excellent State benefits program; Bonus/Equity: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • comprehensive legal research
  • drafting judicial opinions
  • analytical skills
  • attention to detail

Nice-to-have

  • interest in appellate law
  • judicial decision-making
  • work independently
  • fast-paced environment

Key Requirements

  • J.D. from accredited law school
  • Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Strong academic record
  • Admission to Pennsylvania Bar preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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