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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Judicial Law Clerk - Special Programs

Norristown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$61K/yr - $81K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a Judicial Law Clerk to work with Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in Montgomery County, PA. The role involves assisting Judges with legal research and writing, preparing judicial opinions and legal documents, and engaging in various specialized judicial assignments.

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Responsibilities

Preparation of written legal judicial opinions. Following an appeal of a Judge’s decision, and after a thorough review of the record, the law clerk assists the Court in preparing and submitting the Court’s opinion to the Appellate Court. This includes conducting legal research and writing as directed by the Judge

Preparation of written legal documents including orders and judicial memoranda

Review of motions and responses; perform required research and provide recommendations to the Judge

Preparation of jury instructions: ensure directions are accurate and relevant, through a complete understanding of the case

Administration of PCRA motions and *pro se*applications for relief in criminal cases; engage in multiple steps of review and analysis of information prior to entry of a final order

In Family Court, processing of divorce filings; complete review of divorce files to ensure proper documentation is submitted

In Family Court, assisting the Judge in the processing of Protection from Abuse (PFA) petitions; this may involve review of PFA petitions, attendance by the law clerk at PFA hearings, researching legal issues, and drafting of memoranda and orders

In Criminal Court, assisting the Judge in drafting findings of fact and conclusions of law for the Judge to deliver concerning motions to suppress evidence. This may involve attendance by the law clerk at suppression hearings, researching legal issues, and drafting of memoranda and orders

Assisting with specialized judicial assignments (Drug Court, Behavioral Health Court, Veterans Court, Juvenile Court, Presiding Judge for the Grand Jury, etc.); specialized tasks that accompany this work

Supervising summer interns; assist with completing assignments if necessary

Any other legal research and writing assignments for special programs as designated by the President Judge and District Court Administrator

Non-remote work required

Qualification

J.D. (Law Degree)Legal researchLegal proceduresCommunication skillsDeadline managementProfessional demeanorComputerized legal researchCritical thinking