Position: 
Organization: 
 
Location: 

Law Clerk 
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania 
Justice Chamber 
Pittsburgh 

Starting Salary: 
 
Posting Date: 
End Date: 

$71,049 

 

February 11, 2023 
May 12, 2023 

escription: 

uties of this two-year clerkship consist principally of legal research and writing and involve extensive interaction 
with Justice and law clerks.  This position, which is well suited for a recent law school graduate or for an individual 
with legal experience, requires outstanding writing skills. 

he clerkship will begin in late August/early September 2024 and will end in late August/early September 2026.   

inimum Qualifications: 

Graduation from an accredited school of law. 
Superior communication, interpersonal, research, analytical, and writing skills. 
Self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
Admission, in good standing, to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania or admission to the Bar 
within twelve months of appointment. 

ow to Apply: 

andidates interested in applying for this position are requested to submit a cover letter, written resume (video or 
audio resumes will not be accepted), along with two legal writing samples, two or more references (names and 
contact information sufficient), and a law school transcript (unofficial transcripts acceptable) to: 

Jennifer.forbes@pacourts.us 

   

Unified Judicial System Hiring Policy 

The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania recruits, employs, and promotes the most qualified applicants without 
regard  to  their  political  affiliation,  race,  color,  age,  national  origin,  sex,  sexual  orientation,  gender  identity  or 
expression, religion,  disability, or other  non-merit  facts or  considerations.   Reasonable  accommodations  will be 
provided to applicants with disabilities as may be necessary to ensure that all applicants are given a fair and equal 
opportunity to complete for all employment positions.  Applicants who need accommodation for an interview should 
request  so  in  advance.    UJS  hiring  and  employment  policies  and  procedures  are  intended  to  conform  to  all 
applicable state and federal laws governing fair and non-discriminatory hiring and employment practices and are 
subject to change as necessary to remain in compliance with such laws. 

 

   

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