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PacourtsLaw Clerk / Judicial Assistant - Supreme
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LocationPittsburgh, PA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedNov 6, 2026 · 2d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania or attain admission within twelve months of hire
Discern, analyze, and apply pertinent legal authorities
Draft logical and persuasive memoranda and opinions
Satisfy deadlines
Superior organizational skills with attention to detail
Professionalism, reliability, decorum, discretion, and confidentiality
Satisfactory criminal background check
In person, not remote
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Student loan forgiveness
Employee assistance program
About the role
Justice David N. Wecht of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for a law clerk / judicial assistant position.
Duties of this positions will include legal research and writing as well as administrative duties.
Primary Duties
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Research legal topics related to assigned cases.
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Reads, analyzes, and interprets case law, statutes, and briefs.
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Prepares drafts of opinions, orders, and memoranda.
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Assists other administrative staff positions for coverage of overflow work and during absences. Administrative support coverage may include duties related to the allocaturs, opinions, and miscellaneous motions dockets; answering phones and welcoming visitors; and other traditional clerical support.
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Performs special assignments, as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
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Candidate 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.
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Satisfactory criminal background check required.
Additional Qualifications/Preferences
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Discern, analyze, and apply pertinent legal authorities.
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Draft logical and persuasive memoranda and opinions.
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Satisfy deadlines.
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Superior organizational skills with attention to detail.
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Professionalism, reliability, decorum, discretion, and confidentiality.
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In person, not remote.
Job Highlights
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35 hours per week
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Excellent Judiciary 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
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13 paid holidays and accrued paid time off
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Salary increases, student loan forgiveness plan, employee assistance programs, and Judiciary retirement plans