Judicial Law Clerk I for the Honorable Tamika Washington - Criminal Trial Division
Job Description
This is law clerkship for the Honorable Tamika Washington of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. Work involves providing the Judge with assistance with writing briefs, opinions, memoranda, and similar material as well as advising on legal and administrative issues.
By Order of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, effective September 1, 2005, all law clerks employed by judges of the courts of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania are prohibited from appearing as counsel in the division/section of the court in which the judge by whom they are employed serves. Further, in courts which have no formally established divisions or sections, the law clerks are prohibited from appearing as counsel in the court itself.
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Essential Functions
** The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all- inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.**
** MARGINAL FUNCTIONS**
Provides general information pertaining to the assigned functions.
Performs related work as required.
** ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS**
Standard courtroom and clerical office conditions.
Direct contact with diverse court clientele.
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Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Qualifications
AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD INCLUDE A COVER LETTER, RESUME, WRITING SAMPLE, TRANSCRIPT, AND THREE REFERENCES.
** REQUIREMENTS**
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
General knowledge of criminal law and procedure
Strong academic background.
Superior writing, research and analytical skills.
Successful completion of an interview process by a panel review after meeting
minimum application standards.
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Membership of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is NOT a requirement for Law Clerk 1; however, if you are a current member of the Bar, you must be and remain in good standing.
Covid-19 vaccination is recommended.
In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.
Additional Information
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Salary Range: $56,683 - $62,360 (G49)
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