Law Clerk 

stablished in 1968, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania is an intermediate 
appellate court responsible for matters involving state and local governments and 
appeals from state agencies and the Courts of Common Pleas. The Commonwealth 
Court is unique as it sits as both an appeals and trial court.  Therefore, you get two 
experiences in one. You will be joining a distinguished and well-respected 
organization that provides employees with appropriate compensation, excellent 
benefits, and opportunities to learn and grow. 

The Honorable President Judge Renée Cohn Jubelirer is accepting applicants for a 
term law clerk within her Harrisburg chambers.  The interested individual will 
interact with the  Judge and staff extensively while researching complex legal issues 
that are before the court in its original jurisdiction.  This position will provide the clerk 
with foundational experience and is well suited for a recent law school graduate or 
for an individual with legal experience.  Outstanding research and writing skills are 
required.   

Posted: 

March 14, 2023 

Full-Time Hire 

Department:  Judicial Chambers 

$59,775  (Step increase  

Location: 

Harrisburg 

 

 

 

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Primary Duties 

•  Researches legal data pertinent to caseload of judge to which assigned. 
•  Reads, analyzes, and interprets lower court record(s), agency briefs, and/or 

appellate court briefs. 

•  Searches for, interprets and applies statutes, court decisions, and other legal 
authorities on points of law involved in the preparation of legal rulings. 

•  Prepares drafts of opinions, orders, and memoranda of law. 
•  Proofreads and reviews circulating opinions. 
•  Attends court sessions and hearings. 
•  Performs related work as required.  

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Qualifications 

•  Graduation from an approved school of law; AND 
•  Admission, in good standing, to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania 

within twelve months of appointment. 

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Additional Preferences / Requirements: 

•  Knowledge of the Unified Judicial System of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 
•  Knowledge of judicial procedure and rules of practice.  
•  Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research. 
•  Skill in analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and material, and 

presenting such material in a clear and logical form for oral or written 
presentation as opinions, memoranda, orders, or decisions.  

•  Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, 

administrative regulations and precedents.  

•  Ability to prepare orders and opinions for judicial approval.  
•  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of 

the judiciary, court, and departmental administrators, attorneys, and staff.  

•  Ability to self-motivate and work with minimal supervision. 
•  Law Review preferred, but not required. 

Employee Benefits 

•  Full medical, dental, and vision benefits begin on first day of employment. 
•  Generous annual and sick leave plus thirteen scheduled holidays per year. 
•  Retirement plan with the State Employees' Retirement System. 
•  Other benefits and full details can be found at www.pacourts.us under Human 

Resources. 

nterested individuals should email their cover letter, resume, 
references and a legal writing sample to 
CommonwealthCourtJobs@pacourts.us.  For recent graduates, 
please also submit a transcript.   
Resumes may be submitted until the position is filled.   

Unified Judicial System Hiring Policy 

The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania recruits, employs, and promotes the most qualified applicants with-
out  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  compete  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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