What are the responsibilities and job description for the Judicial Clerk - Supreme - Justice David Wecht position at Administrative Office of PA Courts?
Justice David N. Wecht of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is currently accepting applications for one two-year law clerk position.
Duties of this two-year clerkship consist principally of legal research and writing and involve extensive interaction with Justice Wecht and his career law clerks.
Duties of this two-year clerkship consist principally of legal research and writing and involve extensive interaction with Justice Wecht and his career law clerks.
Judicial Clerk 1 - Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Minimum 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.
Additional Requirements
- Satisfactory criminal background check required.
Job Highlights
- 35 hours per week
- Excellent State benefits program including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment; 13 paid holidays, paid time off; salary increases; student loan forgiveness plan; employee assistance programs; and State retirement plans.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in applying should click on the “Apply” icon and upload a cover letter, resume, two legal writing samples, two or more references (names and contact information for references are sufficient), and a law school transcript (unofficial transcripts acceptable) to your application.
Applications will be accepted through April 11, 2025 with an anticipated offer for the position being made by June 25, 2025.
Starting Date: August 2026
This clerkship will begin in August 2026 and will end in late August / early September 2028.
Salary information
Annual Salary
$69,959
Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.
Salary : $69,959
