Judicial Law Clerk 
59th Judicial District of Pennsylvania 
Elk and Cameron Counties 

OCATION: Elk County Courthouse, Ridgway, Pennsylvania, 15853 

 

POSITION TYPE: Non-bargaining, Full-time, benefits eligible 
SALARY: $36,471.00 to $54,706.00 

ESCRIPTION: 

This is an excellent opportunity to learn various areas of the law, including criminal, 
civil, family, juvenile, and orphans court matters, in a one-judge, two-county judicial 
district. Duties include, but are not limited to: 

  Research  relevant  statutory  and  case  law,  draft  opinions,  orders,  memos, 
check and brief citations of authority and attend court proceedings, including 
trials. 

  Read and analyze briefs and other documents submitted to the Court. 

  Review divorce filings for compliance with applicable Rules of Court. 

  Serve as PFA coordinator, providing clerical assistance to petitioners, entering 
PFA information into the Protection From Abuse Database, and serving as the 
point-of-contact for PFA and related inquiries. 

  Assist  court  staff  and  others  in  answering  questions  from  litigants  and  the 

general public. 

  Prepare files for court hearings. 

  Other duties as assigned. 

 

 

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree in law.  
Admission to practice is not required. 

NSTRUCTIONS: 
letter  of 
Please  send 
lcovac@countyofelkpa.com or by mail to: 
 

interest,  resume,  and  writing  sample  via  e-mail 

to 

District Court Administrator 
PO Box 416 
Ridgway, PA  15853 
 

Questions may be directed to LeeAnn L. Covac, District Court Administrator, at: 
lcovac@countyofelkpa.com or (814) 776-5375. 

EOE 
12/30/2022 
 

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