Judge Jeremiah D. Zook of the Court of Common Pleas of the 39th Judicial District of Pennsylvania 
is accepting applications for the position of judicial law clerk.  This is a  minimum one (1) year 
appointment,  beginning  in  August  2023.    The  Court  sits  primarily  in  Franklin  County, 
Pennsylvania, with obligations to Fulton County, Pennsylvania, as a combined judicial district. 

ll  applicants  must  be  either  a  graduate  of  an  accredited  law  school,  or  in  their  third  year  in 
anticipation of a Spring 2023 graduation.  Applicants shall intend to sit for a state bar exam in 
2023. 

his position involves significant legal research and writing and the successful candidate will have 
strong skills in both areas.  The Court of Common Pleas is the court of general jurisdiction in the 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  Judge Zook primarily presides over civil/domestic relations and 
orphans’ court matters, but judicial responsibilities are subject to change without notice.  Judicial 
law clerks work closely with their assigned judge in most areas of judicial duties.  Primarily, the 
law clerk will be responsible for reviewing the daily motion/petition intake, drafting opinions and 
orders, and conducting legal research.  Other duties as assigned by the Court. 

he position is 37 ½ hours per week, with a starting salary of $54,446.84.  Law Clerks may be 
subject  to  irregular  hours  of  work  as  required  by  the  Court,  i.e.,  proceedings  beyond  normal 
working hours, imminent decision deadlines, etc.  Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, 
and paid time off. 

pplications  will  be  accepted  on  a  rolling  basis  until  the  position  is  filled.    Interviews  will  be 
conducted in-person.  Applicants should send a resume, writing sample, list of 3 references (with 
electronic mail addresses), and a copy of their law school transcript to: 

s. Tammy Duncan – Judicial Assistant 
Chambers of the Hon. Jeremiah D. Zook 
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas 
157 Lincoln Way East 
Chambersburg, PA 17201 

lectronic submissions preferred to: tduncan@franklincountypa.gov 

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