FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA · 1 month ago
Administrative Attorney
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe First Judicial District of Pennsylvania is the Philadelphia County Court System, tasked with ensuring fair and accessible justice. The Family Court Administrative Attorney provides professional legal support to the judiciary by conducting legal research, drafting orders and memoranda, and assisting judges with various legal matters.
Judiciary
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Sharmarke Abdulla
Responsibilities
Conducts legal research, drafts orders and legal memoranda, and reviews pleadings and pending cases
Provides reports, recommendations, and draft orders to the Supervising and Administrative Judges, and employees, on complex legal issues presented in pleadings and appeals
Reviews and drafts dispositions on petitions, pleadings, and other legal papers pending before or as assigned by the Supervising and Administrative Judges or their designee
Handles emergency responsibilities during business hours. This requires interfacing with other departments/divisions, judges and judicial staff, and members of the public
Provides support to departments/divisions, judges, and judicial staff as directed by the Supervising and Administrative Judges or their designee
Research legal sources for briefs, memoranda, or opinions based on statutory law, rules of procedure, decisions, and precedents of higher courts
Searches for and studies legal records and documents to obtain data applicable to pending cases
Prepares high-quality orders, opinions, and memoranda by reviewing documents, files, and case correspondence and submit to the Supervising and Administrative Judges for review and signature in a timely manner
Maintains files on case documents and all related correspondence
Completes administrative tasks associated with assigned caseload
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, members of the judiciary, court and departmental administrators, and diverse court clientele and members of the public
Performs related work as required with strict adherence to deadlines
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in good standing prior to employment start date
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation
Must work on site (not remote)
Thorough knowledge of the state and local rules of civil, criminal, and juvenile court procedure, as well as the state and local rules of judicial administration
Thorough knowledge of the Custody Act, Support Code, Divorce Code, Protection from Abuse Act, Juvenile Act, and Adoption Code
Knowledge of the civil case management system (Banner), criminal case management system (CPCMS), and Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement System (PACSES)
Ability to prepare, for judicial approval, notices, orders, and opinions
Ability to analyze a variety of administrative, substantive, and procedural problems and to make sound recommendations as to their solution
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to take initiative, set priorities and meet deadlines and to complete assignments in a timely fashion
Considerable knowledge of the components and functions of the Domestic Relations and Juvenile systems
Knowledge of legal terminology, of the techniques and processes of legal research, and how to prepare motions, petitions and similar instruments
Ability to prepare orders and opinions on petitions, motions and appeals filed, for judicial approval
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary, court and departmental administrators, attorneys and associates, and the public
Benefits
FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA s Key Advantage program.
8-weeks of Paid parental leave
Generous paid time off: 10 days vacation, 15 sicks days, 5 annual (paid personal) leave days, 12 paid holidays.
Comprehensive and affordable health coverage to meet you and your family s needs.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Pension through Philadelphia Municipal Employees Retirement Plan
457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan is tax-advantage retirement plan to accelerate your retirement savings by putting money aside pretax into investment portfolios. This is separate from your pension.
Tuition Discounts and Scholarships: FJD participates in the City of Philadelphia s Return to Learning Partnership Program to provide access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Discounts range between 10% to 40%.
Company
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
The First Judicial District (FJD) of Pennsylvania is composed of two courts which make up the Philadelphia County Court System: the Court of Common Pleas; and Municipal Court.
Founded in 1991
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Neddie (Jeannette) Palmer-Briscoe
Deputy Chief Probation/Parole Officer
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