City of Philadelphia · 15 hours ago
Family Court Administrative Attorney - Family Division
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelThe City of Philadelphia is seeking a Family Court Administrative Attorney for the Family Division of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. This role involves providing legal support to judges through legal research, drafting orders, and reviewing pleadings while ensuring fair and accessible justice to the community.
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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)
Benefits
Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
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City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
Founded in 1682
10001+ employees
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