Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Barbara McDermott
Job Description
Position Summary
This is professional legal work as a research assistant supporting the Honorable Barbara A. McDermott of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. Work involves providing members of the judiciary with assistance in preparation of writing briefs, opinions, and similar material.
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 other duties and 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
_ The First Judicial District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the First Judicial District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer._
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
Qualifications
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AND INCLUDE A COVER LETTER, RESUME & WRITING SAMPLE.
** REQUIREMENTS**
Additional Information
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
Salary Range: $59,177 - $65,104
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