Law Clerk (Attorney)- Judge - Bowes, Mary Jane

Summary

PACourts, through the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, is seeking a law clerk to support Judge Mary Jane Bowes of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. The role focuses on legal research, analysis, writing, review of trial and appellate materials, and preparation of memoranda and opinions.

Responsibilities

• Discern, analyze, and apply pertinent legal authorities
• Review trial court records and appellate briefs
• Recommend appropriate dispositions
• Draft logical, articulate, and persuasive dispositive memoranda and opinions utilizing the form and style required by Judge Bowes
• Proofread and review writings of appellate court judges
• Satisfy deadlines
• Attend oral argument sessions and perform related work as required; and
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary and departmental administrators

Skills

• This full-time position serving as a law clerk to the Honorable Mary Jane Bowes of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania requires outstanding research and writing skills
• Remote applicants in the state of Pennsylvania will be considered
• Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, a thorough knowledge of legal reference materials, research techniques, legal writing styles, and legal citations
• * Discern, analyze, and apply pertinent legal authorities
• * Review trial court records and appellate briefs
• * Recommend appropriate dispositions
• * Draft logical, articulate, and persuasive dispositive memoranda and opinions utilizing the form and style required by Judge Bowes
• * Proofread and review writings of appellate court judges
• * Satisfy deadlines
• * Attend oral argument sessions and perform related work as required
• * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary and departmental administrators
• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania or attain admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania within twelve months of the date of hire

Qualifications

Must Haves

• This full-time position serving as a law clerk to the Honorable Mary Jane Bowes of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania requires outstanding research and writing skills
• Remote applicants in the state of Pennsylvania will be considered
• Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, a thorough knowledge of legal reference materials, research techniques, legal writing styles, and legal citations
• * Discern, analyze, and apply pertinent legal authorities
• * Review trial court records and appellate briefs
• * Recommend appropriate dispositions
• * Draft logical, articulate, and persuasive dispositive memoranda and opinions utilizing the form and style required by Judge Bowes
• * Proofread and review writings of appellate court judges
• * Satisfy deadlines
• * Attend oral argument sessions and perform related work as required
• * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary and departmental administrators
• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania or attain admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania within twelve months of the date of hire

Benefits

• 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 per year.
• 12 paid sick days per year.
• 12+ paid vacation days per year.
• Salary increases.
• Student loan forgiveness plans.
• Employee assistance programs.
• State retirement plans.
• Healthcare flexible spending account.
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Remote work consideration for applicants in the state of Pennsylvania.